www.filmjacket.com/uploads/casepics/leiomyoma.jpg This is a CT scan showing a uterine leiomyoma. A leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle neoplasm. They can occur in any organ but they usually form in the uterus, small bowel, or esophagus. These neoplasm may cause abdominal pain. When formed in the uterus they can cause excessive menstrual bleeding that may lead to infertility. Surgery can be done to remove the fibroid or a complete hysterectomy may need to be performed. These tumors can be found using CT, MRI, or US.
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