8thEditionAPGOObjectivesforMedicalStudents.pptVIP

8th Edition APGO Objectives for Medical Students Uterine leiomyomas Rationale Uterine leiomyomas represent the most common gynecologic neoplasm and are often asymptomatic. Objectives The student will be able to describe the following: Prevalence of uterine leiomyomas Symptoms and physical findings Methods to confirm the diagnosis Indications for medical and surgical treatment Definition well-circumscribed, non-encapsulated, smooth-muscle benign tumors of myometrium Prevalence 30% of women in U.S. (35 yr. of age) Risk factors Black Caucasion Asian Location Submucous Intramural Subseros