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fibroma (fi-bro'ma) ('ma-ta) plural.fibromata [ fibro- + -oma] A fibrous, encapsulated connective tissue tumor. It is irregular in shape, slow in growth, and has a firm consistency. Pressure or cystic degeneration may cause pain. It may affect the periosteum, jaws, occiput, pelvis, vertebrae, ribs, long bones, or sternum. fibromatous (-ma-tus), adjectivefibroma of breastA benign, nonulcerative, painless breast tumor. interstitial fibromaA tumor in the muscular wall of the uterus that may grow inward and form a polypoid fibroid, or outward and become a subperitoneal fibroid. See: uterine leiomyomaintramural fibromaA tumor in the muscle tissue of the uterus between the peritoneal coat and endometrium.submucous fibromaA fibroma encroaching on the endometrial cavity. It may be sessile or pedunculated. subserous fibromaA fibroma, often pedunculated, lying beneath the peritoneal coat of the uterus.uterine fibromaUterine leiomyoma.Patient discussion about uterine fibromaQ. uterine fibroids. Whats the best way to deal with them? My doctor says hysterectomy? What about my hormones? A. Yes, drugs that suppress the levels of the female sex hormones (estrogen) are successful for treating uterine fibroids. However, the relief is only temporary and the fibroids recur once the treatment is stopped. In addition, these treatments cause side effects similar to menopause.
Surgery is the definitive treatment, especially for complications such as bleeding or pain, and when there's a suspicion for malignancy.
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