Uterine Fibroids

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Benign Tumor
Gynecological Condition
gptkbp:affects Women
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Leiomyomas
Myomas
gptkbp:canBe Intramural
Pedunculated
Submucosal
Subserosal
gptkbp:canBeAsymptomatic True
gptkbp:canRegressAfter gptkb:Menopause
gptkbp:cause gptkb:anemia
Constipation
Miscarriage
Infertility
Backache
Frequent Urination
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Pain During Intercourse
Pelvic Pain
Pregnancy Complications
gptkbp:commonIn Women of Reproductive Age
gptkbp:composedOf Fibrous Connective Tissue
Smooth Muscle Cells
gptkbp:detects Hysteroscopy
Sonohysterography
Transvaginal Ultrasound
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Pelvic_Exam
MRI
Ultrasound
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Matthew_Baillie
1793
gptkbp:growthStimulatedBy gptkb:Progesterone
Estrogen
gptkbp:hormoneSensitive True
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Uterine Fibroids
gptkbp:ICD-10_code D25
gptkbp:location gptkb:Uterus
gptkbp:malignantPotential Rare
gptkbp:prevalence Up to 70% of women by age 50
gptkbp:riskFactor Obesity
Family History
African Descent
Early Onset of Menstruation
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:drug
Hysterectomy
Myomectomy
Uterine Artery Embolization
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gynecology_Department
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7