Uterine fibroid: In the uterine wall

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Female reproductive organs in pelvis, including uterus and vagina, with detail showing fibroids growing in wall of uterus.

Fibroids can grow in the muscle wall of the uterus. These are called intramural fibroids.

Current as of: November 27, 2023

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