Leiomyoma

Definition

A well-circumscribed benign smooth muscle neoplasm characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped nuclei, interlacing fascicles, and a whorled pattern.

Also known as fibroid, fibroid neoplasm, fibroid tumor, fibroid tumour, leiomyoma, benign, leiomyomatous neoplasm (morphologic abnormality), leiomyomatous tumour — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 127 per MONDO
• ICD9 215.9 per MONDO
• MESH D007889 per MONDO
• NCIT C3157 per MONDO
• SCTID 146801000119103 per MONDO
• UMLS C0023267 per MONDO

Drugs indicated