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What is leiomyomatous polyp?how it is treated?what is the risk.?

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Dr. Anthony Brignoni answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pedunculated myoma: This is a fibroid tumor ( myoma, leiomyoma) which is attached by a stalk. If inside the uterine cavity it can cause abnormal uterine bleeding, pain. It can also prolapse through the cervix. Outside in the exterior walls of the uterus symptoms could develop with a torsion of the pedicle causing severe pain, surgery. It can also cause symptoms relarged to mass effect, pressure, pain.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Fibroid: This is a fibroid that is dangling within the uterine cavity. Depending on size they can be removed in the office or the operating room with a camera through the cervix and a device to cut it off/out. The risk of the polyp is mainly due to heavier and more painful periods and there is little to no risk of cancer... I hope that helps for whoever you are posting for.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Stromal tumor: They are not from mucosa , current terminology gist tumors as they arise from stromal cells (, gastro intestinal stromal tumors , ) usually seen in stomach , wide excision will cure them , has high malignant potential , then will need resection surgery.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Rare tumors: Benign rare polyp that can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. 3% of all digestive system leiomyomas occur in colon. Sigmoid and transverse colon are most common sites. Bleeding, obstruction, and perforation are complications. Usually these are surgically removed. Can be sessile or pedunculated. These are usually found incidentally.

Answered 8/17/2016

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