The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has established a classification system for uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas. The FIGO classification categorizes uterine fibroids based on their location within the uterus. Here is the classification system in English: 1...
[2]Munro MG, Critchley HO, Fraser IS, FIGO Menstrual Disorders Working Group. The FIGO classification of causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in the reproductive years. Fertil Steril 2011; 95:2204. [3]Vitale S G , Padula F ...
However, MRI allows for high-resolution, multiplanar visualization of leiomyomata that affords a more accurate assessment than ultrasound, particularly when fibroids are numerous. The FIGO system was developed in order to more uniformly and consistently describe and classify uterine fibroids. In this ...
Leiomyomas (AUB-L; uterine fibroids) Leiomyomas are prevalent benign tumors comprising smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts while being rich in extracellular matrix. Their prevalence increases with age and has been reported to be 69% in white women and 83% in black women by the age of 50.64 Wh...
Uterine fibroidsThe aim of the study described here was to compare the effectiveness of focused ultrasound surgery (FUS), which uses high-intensity focused ultrasound to perform tissue ablation, with that of hysteroscopic transcervical resection of myoma (TCRM) for the treatment of type 2 ...
Even though uterine fibroids are extremely common, location tends to play a pivotal role in whether they are symptomatic or cause issues with fertility. Submucosal fibroids have the most profound impact on fertility and bleeding and are thus most important to address. Surgical excision of submucosal...
Figo Class 1This preliminary study shows that MRgFUS can be a feasible treatment option for FIGO class 1 uterine fibroids. Shrinkage of fibroids by MRgFUS can obviate or facilitate subsequent surgical intervention in selected cases.doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.12.025Mashiach, Roy...