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Can fibroids can become malignant?

2022-09-22 10:21:22
My mother has been diagnosed with enlarged uterus with a fibroid of around 4.8*4.4*4.1 dimensions. Can this be treated without surgery? If we don't go for surgery, is there any chance of this turning into malignant or cancerous?
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Answered2022-09-23 05:14:34

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Usually the fibroid getting in to malignancy(sarcoma)  is 2%  that to after attaining menopause If there are no symptoms like heavy bleeding or pain   u can wait But follow up  scan every 3 months for any increase in size of fibroid

Answered2022-09-22 12:52:20

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Fibroid  rarely  become malignant. .

Answered2022-09-22 12:25:35

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Will depend on the site Chances of fibroid turning into malignancy is rare

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