Uterine fibroid: On the outside of the uterus

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Location of uterus and ovaries, with detail of fibroid growing on outer wall of uterus

Fibroids can grow on the outer wall of the uterus.

Current as of: August 2, 2022

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Divya Gupta MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology




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