A tumor made up of endometrium and muscle tissue, found in the uterus, or more frequently, in the uterine ligaments.
Adenomyoma
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| ICD-O: | 8932/0 |
| MeSH | D018194 |
Adenomyoma is a form of adenomyosis that forms a mass or growth around the tissue of the inner uterus.
Usually occurs in women over 30 who have carried a pregnancy to term. Conversely, it rarely occurs in women who have not carried to term.
Most cases of adenomyosis are non-symptomatic.
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