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Pediatric uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are small tumors that develop in the uterus. 99% of these tumors are non-cancerous.
What are pediatric uterine fibroids?
These tumors do not increase the rise for uterine cancer. They range in size from pea size up to a softball. Many are not even large enough to be detected by a healthcare provider.
What are the different types of pediatric uterine fibroids?
There are three major types of uterine fibroids:
- Intramural fibroids - the most common type and develope in the muscular uterine wall
- Submucosal fibroids - these grow outside of the uterine wall into the pelvis
- Subserosal fibroids - these develope in the muscle layer into the uterine cavity
What are the signs and symptoms of pediatric uterine fibroids?
- Abnormal bleeding (between periods)
- Frequent urination
- Heavy periods
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic pain
How are pediatric uterine fibroids diagnosed?
- Biopsy
- Blood work
- Pelvic exam
- MRI
- Ultrasound
What are the causes of pediatric uterine fibroids?
The cause for uterine fibroids is not known.
Risk factors
- African-American heritage
- Diet (high in red meat)
- Family history
- High blood pressure
- Obesity