Question 280 · LEK · Uterine fibroids
Which of the statements below are true about myomas?
1) myomas are malignant tumours of the uterus that are mainly composed of smooth muscle cells;
2) African American women are at the highest risk of developing uterine myomas;
3) the diagnosis of myomas in a pregnant woman should result in the termination of pregnancy by means of a C-section;
4) myomas typically manifest clinically in perimenopause;
5) surgical excision of the body of the uterus is advisable in every post-reproductive patient with uterine myomas.
2) African American women are at the highest risk of developing uterine myomas;
3) the diagnosis of myomas in a pregnant woman should result in the termination of pregnancy by means of a C-section;
4) myomas typically manifest clinically in perimenopause;
5) surgical excision of the body of the uterus is advisable in every post-reproductive patient with uterine myomas.
- A. only 1.
- B. 1,3.
- C. 2,4.
- D. 2,3,4.
- E. all of the above.
Hint
Remember that fibroids are benign, more frequent in women of African descent and estrogen-dependent.
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