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Myoma

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ICD-10
  
D21

ICD-O
  
M8895/3

ICD-9-CM
  
[1]

MeSH
  
D009214

Myoma is a kind of mesenchymal tumor.

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Classification

They are of two types.

  • The leiomyoma occurs in the skin or gut but the common form is the uterine fibroid.
  • Rhabdomyomas are rare tumors of muscles, they occur in childhood and often become malignant.

    • Treatment

    To remove the tumor from the body, a myomectomy or hysterectomy is often required.

    References

    Myoma Wikipedia
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