[Etiopathogenesis of uterine fibroid: current knowledge].
OBJECTIVE
To sum up the knowledge of etiology and pathogenesis of uterine fibroids.


METHODS
Review.


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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague. SUBJECT OF STUDY: A summary of what is known about development of uterine fibroids.


CONCLUSIONS
In this overview of etiology and pathogenesis of uterine fibroids we have attempted to ananlyze the literature and present prevailing evidence and opinions.
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Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*