Are there other ways of classifying uterine fibroids based on their sonographic presentations apart from the location based convention (Intramural, Subserosal, Submucosal, Pedunculated)? Thanks
There are no other unified ways of classifying uterine fibroids except by anatomical location and configuration (in case of pedunculated type) but sonographers sometimes use a variety of terms to describe the nature of fibroids. For instace one could describe a fibroid as degenerating, calcified, huge, small etc.
There are no other unified ways of classifying uterine fibroids except by anatomical location and configuration (in case of pedunculated type) but sonographers sometimes use a variety of terms to describe the nature of fibroids. For instace one could describe a fibroid as degenerating, calcified, huge, small etc.
In addition to the contribution by the distinguished researcher above, I would like to add that the uterine segment the myoma is located is needful. For example posterior, mid-segment; anterior lower-segment; fundal, etc.
The most important thing in my understanding, is for the physician to know the location, the size and the physiological state of the fibroid. If the traditional classification can resolve that, so be it.
Apart from the location and whether it is degenerating or not, I do not thick there is another classification
A document about myomas and myometrial assessment is going to be shortly published in the White Journal (UOG).
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