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Can uterin fibroids turn into cancer? do i neen surgery?

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Very seldom: Around one woman in four has one or more of these during reproductive life. If one is growing rapidly or is strange on imaging, it is concerning for malignancy. Otherwise it's your choice depending on whether they cause problems (mass sensation, bleeding, bladder / bowel problems.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/10/2016

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