Isthmic uterine fibroids: the dynamics of growth.
The isthmus of uterus is different from the rest of uterus and cervix in anatomic as well as functional aspects. The tumors arising from it may be subjected to a different set of forces which may predispose to growth in a tangential or horizontal direction. A young woman who underwent myomectomy for a large isthmic myoma is presented and the growth dynamics are discussed.
Duhan
Nirmala
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pt B D Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India. nkadian@gmail.com
Rajotia
Nidhi
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Duhan
Urmila
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Sangwan
Neetu
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Gulati
Natasha
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Sirohiwal
Daya
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult