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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    Uterine fibroid torsion in pregnancy: Myomectomy at 18 weeks and literature review


    Dr. Mekala Sai Prasuna
    JCDR. 2011: 90 -98

    Abstract

    Background: Uterine myomas, the most common benign growths affecting the female reproductive system, occur in 20-40% of women, with an incidence in pregnancy estimated at 0.1 to 3.9%. This lower incidence is linked to infertility and lower pregnancy and implantation rates after in vitro fertilization treatment. Typically, uterine myomas are asymptomatic during pregnancy, but complications like pedunculated fibroid torsion can cause acute abdominal pain

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    Volume 2 Issue 1

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