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A 55-year-old female asked:

Uterine fibroids causing an enlarged uterus (18 weeks pregnancy), reaches above my belly. swollen upper abdomen for 2.5 months. could this be reason?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Correct!: Enlarging uterine fibroids can and do simulate a pregnant appearance at 18 weeks size with abdominal protuberance.
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