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babbu5508 - 05-31-11 23:37
A 38-year-old woman complains to her physician of chronic pelvic pain that is much worse during her menstrual periods.
Pelvic examination demonstrates an enlarged uterus with multiple palpable masses. UItrasound shows that a large number of balI-Iike masses up to 6 cm diameter are present in the uterus.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the balI-Iike masses in her uterus?
/ A. Cervical adenocarcinoma
/ B. Cervical squamous cell carcinoma
C. Leiomyoma
/ D. Leiomyosarcoma
/ E. Uterine adenocarcinoma
babbu5508 - 05-31-11 23:37
A 38-year-old woman complains to her physician of chronic pelvic pain that is much worse during her menstrual periods.
Pelvic examination demonstrates an enlarged uterus with multiple palpable masses. UItrasound shows that a large number of balI-Iike masses up to 6 cm diameter are present in the uterus.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the balI-Iike masses in her uterus?
/ A. Cervical adenocarcinoma
/ B. Cervical squamous cell carcinoma
C. Leiomyoma
/ D. Leiomyosarcoma
/ E. Uterine adenocarcinoma
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: mpp1
babbu5508 - 06-16-11 01:11 The correct answer is C. Leiomyomas are benign ball-like masses that commonly form in the uterus very commonly found in many women of reproductive ages.
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