uterine

Leiomyoma of the uterus

What is a leiomyoma of the uterus? A leiomyoma is a non-cancerous tumour that starts in the wall of the uterus. The tumour is made up of specialized smooth muscle cells that are normally found in a part of the uterus called the myometrium. Leiomyomas are very common tumours and they usually occur in women …
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Uterine carcinosarcoma

What is uterine carcinosarcoma? Uterine carcinosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the uterus. It is called carcinosarcoma because, unlike most tumours, it is made up of two parts – a carcinoma and a sarcoma – that look different when examined under the microscope. Another name for carcinosarcoma is malignant mixed Mullerian tumour (MMMT). …
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