Q: what is a partially calcified exophytic fibroid? thw

Types of fibroids: This is a (usually) benign tumor in your uterus. Sometimes these can have calcium deposits ("calcified") and grow outside the normal surface of the uterus ("exophytic")

Q: what is the difference between a fibroid cyst and a polyp?

Very different: A fibroid is a benign tumor made of smooth muscle cells. A polyp is a growth of the lining in this case of the uterus.

Q: what is a exophytic subserosal pedunculated fibroid and what are the treatments?

Position: It describes the position of the fibroid (a non-cancerous tumor). It is on the outside of the uterus, hanging off the uterus by a "cord" or stalk. Depending on the thickness of the stalk, you could have fibroid embolization, and/or hysterectomy is still an option.

Q: my mother has fibroids. what kind of tumor is a fibroid? what's it made of?

Myoma: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors arising from the smooth muscle in the uterus. They can grow within the walls of the uterus, in the uterine cavity or towards the outside of the uterus. They usually cause excessive bleeding, enlargement of the uterus, pain.

Q: i'm wearing iucd and just discovered i have fibroid should i remove d iucd?

No: If i understand you correctly, you're asking if it's okay to have an intrauterine contraceptive device and a fibroid at the same time, and the answer to that is yes, it's definitely okay to have the iud in place.

Q: how to cure fibroid?

Surgery: The only way to get rid of fibroids is by surgery. One could take medication, such as birth control pills, to reduce side effects from fibroids if they have side effects like heavy bleeding or cramps. Fibroids are a complex topic, so it is best to talk to a gynecologist about options for treatment for an individual patient.

Question 1

what is a fibroid cytoma tumor?

Accepted Answer

Soft tissue tumor: Fibrous histiocytoma or Dermatofibromas are hard solitary slow-growing  lesions  that may appear in a variety of colours, usually brownish to tan.  They are often elevated or pedunculated.  Some believe that dermatofibromas form as a reaction to previous skin injuries. They are composed of disordered collagen laid down by fibroblasts   The malignant variety (MFH), a type of sarcoma, is a malignant neoplasm of uncertain origin that arises both in soft tissue and bone. This lesion is rich in histiocytes with a storiform growth pattern and is now  considered the most common soft tissue sarcoma in adults.

Question 2

what is a fibroid capsule ? also , can thyroids and fibroids cause loss of hair-head  in african american women?

Accepted Answer

Capsule: Fibroids are uterine smooth muscle tumors (leiomyomas), and are round tumors without a capsule.  Thyroid tumors can be encapsulated.  Neither has anything to do with hair loss.  However, thyroid disease, both hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can result in hair loss.  Discuss with your doctor.

Question 3

what is a degenerated fibroid?

Accepted Answer

Dying fibroid: When a fibroid outgrows its blood supply, areas of it can die off. This event can be very painful to a patient, even causing her to go to the Emergency Room. For degenerating fibroid(s) on the right side, this can even simulate appendicitis. Degenerating fibroids often eventually calcify which can be detected on pelvic imaging (exs. x-ray, CT scan, ultrasound).

Question 4

what is a benign fibroid adanoma?

Accepted Answer

Benign breast tumor: A benign fibroadenoma is the most common breast tumor and is more common in women <30 years of age. It is a solitary, solid, mobile mass with well-defined edges, and the size may vary with your menstrual cycle. A fine needle biopsy confirms the benign nature, and treatment is usually surgical excision.

Question 5

what is a partially calcified exophytic fibroid? thw

Accepted Answer

Types of fibroids: This is a (usually) benign tumor in your uterus. Sometimes these can have calcium deposits ("calcified") and grow outside the normal surface of the uterus ("exophytic")

Question 6

what is the difference between a fibroid cyst and a polyp?

Accepted Answer

Very different: A fibroid is a benign tumor made of smooth muscle cells. A polyp is a growth of the lining in this case of the uterus.

Question 7

what is a exophytic subserosal pedunculated fibroid and what are the treatments?

Accepted Answer

Position: It describes the position of the fibroid (a non-cancerous tumor).  It is on the outside of the uterus, hanging off the uterus by a "cord" or stalk.  Depending on the thickness of the stalk, you could have fibroid embolization, and/or hysterectomy is still an option.

Question 8

my mother has fibroids. what kind of tumor is a fibroid? what's it made of?

Accepted Answer

Myoma: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors arising from the smooth muscle in the uterus. They can grow within the walls of the uterus, in the uterine cavity or towards the outside of the uterus. They usually cause excessive bleeding, enlargement of the uterus, pain.

Question 9

i'm wearing iucd and just discovered i have  fibroid should i remove d  iucd?

Accepted Answer

No: If i understand you correctly, you're asking if it's okay to have an intrauterine contraceptive device and a fibroid at the same time, and the answer to that is yes, it's definitely okay to have the iud in place.

Question 10

how to cure fibroid?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: The only way to get rid of fibroids is by surgery. One could take medication, such as birth control pills, to reduce side effects from fibroids if they have side effects like heavy bleeding or cramps. Fibroids are a complex topic, so it is best to talk to a gynecologist about options for treatment for an individual patient.

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