Patient Information

Fact Sheet
Know Your Ultrasound
Scan Series – 8A

Are You Having Infertility ?

Ultrasound in Fibroids
· Leiomyomas (fibroids or myomas) are benign smooth muscle tumours with
varying amounts of fibrous tissue and are the most common uterine neoplasm,
reported in 20% to 30% of women over 30 years of age.

· These are usually multiple, causing enlargement of the uterus with a lobular
serosal contour and may present with
a) Palpable pelvic mass,
b) Uterine enlargement,
c) Pelvic pain,
d) Anaemia, and
e) Dysfunctional uterine bleeding depending upon their location and
size.

· Types of fibroids depending on the location are:

1. Intracavitary- fibroid located inside the uterine cavity.
2. Submucosal- fibroid located just beneath the endometrium.
3. Intramural- fibroid located in the uterine wall.
4. Subserosal – fibroid located on the outer surface of the uterus .
5. Pedunculated-fibroid attached to the uterus with a pedicle.

· Approximately 5-10 % of infertile women have fibroids .Their size and location determines whether fibroids
affect fertility like sub mucosal or very large fibroids within the uterine wall .

For Infertility Related Queries, Contact

Director - Dr (Col) Pankaj Talwar, VSM
i - Consult, a Subsidary of ARTech
+91 9810790063 +91 8287883005 pankaj_1310@yahoo.co. in
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Manipal Hospital - Palam Vihar, Sector 6 Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075 www.drpankajtalwar.com