Different types of uterine fibroids include the following:
- Intramural fibroids grow within the uterine wall. They are the most common type of fibroids.
- Submucosal fibroids protrude into the uterine cavity.
- Pedunculated fibroids are attached to the uterus by a "stalk," somewhat like the stem of a plant.
- Intraligamentous fibroids grow inside the tissue that holds the uterus in place.
Credits
| Author | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | August 16, 2007 |
Author:Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Last Updated: 08/16/2007
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