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Overview
Overview
Uterine myomas are the most common solid pelvic tumors in women of reproductive age. They are benign growths that are also called uterine fibroid tumors, leiomyomas, leiomyomata, leiomyofibroma, or fibromyoma. Uterine myomas are noncancerous tumors typically made of uterine smooth muscle. The tumor originates from the proliferation of a single myometrial cell within the uterus; fibrous tissue develops from the degeneration of the smooth muscle cells. The term “fibroid” inadequately describes the condition if one were to describe the tumor from the cell of origin, the muscle cell. Therefore, the term “myoma” will be used for this module. This module will discuss the latest prevalence rates of myomas, etiology, most common symptoms, and treatment options.
Goals and Outcomes
Goals and Learning Outcomes
The goal of this program is to inform nurses about uterine myomas (also known as uterine fibroid tumors), the most common tumors affecting the female reproductive tract. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
  • Name the most common types of myomas
  • Discuss the etiology and prevalence of myomas
  • Discuss surgical and medical therapies
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Course Originally Released on : 12/8/2003

REL-ACU-0-CE532

Course Author

Sooa Devereaux

MSN, RN

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In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP#13791

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Disclosures
None of the planners/faculty, unless otherwise noted, for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.