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Leiomyomas - Coggle Diagram
Leiomyomas
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Pathophysiology
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They may cause pressure in the pelvis resulting in pain , urinary frequency, urgency and constipation.
This could be menorrhagia, hyper- menorrhoea and metrorrhagia.
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Or degeneration thereof in fibroids located in the uterine cavity,
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Medical Management
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Management depends on the size, location and symptoms.
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Clinical manifestations
Loss of work due to pain, and relationship difficulties may result.
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Symptoms vary but include dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia, and pelvic discomfort or pain.
Risk factors
Causes are not known, but more related to
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References
Mogotlane S. Chauke M. Matlakala M. Mokoena J. Young A. 2018. Juta's Complete Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing. 2nd Edition. Juta.
Smeltzer S.C. Bare B.G. Hinkle J.L Cheever K.H. 2015. Brunner & Siddarth's Textbook of Medical - Surgical Nursing. 13th Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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