Symptoms attributable to uterine fibroids can also be caused by a number of other conditions, notably ovarian cysts, endometriosis and pelvic infection. As such, it is particularly important that the most appropriate investigative technique is used to determine an accurate diagnosis and subsequent options for treatment.
In the follow up to his article on Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids Consultant Gynaecologist Adrian Lower looks at the investigation techniques used to establish a diagnosis of uterine fibroids and explains how to determine the best course of management.
A fluid-filled, enclosed pouch developing in a bodily structure as part of a disease process
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The process of determining which condition a patient may have.
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A condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus (womb) of a woman is found outside the uterus or in other parts of the body.
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A benign tumour, most often in the uterus.
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Benign tumours, most often in the uterus.
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Invasion by organisms that may be harmful, for example bacteria or parasites.
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relating to the ovaries
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Relating to the pelvis.
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