Uterine fibroid: Inside the uterus

Fibroids can grow on the inner wall of the uterus. These are called pedunculated fibroids.

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Divya Gupta MDKathleen Romito MDKirtly Jones MDMartin J. Gabica MDSarah A. Marshall MD

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Uterine fibroid: Inside the uterus

Location of uterus and ovaries, with detail of fibroid growing on inner wall of uterus

Fibroids can grow on the inner wall of the uterus. These are called pedunculated fibroids.

Current as ofFebruary 19, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Sarah A. Marshall, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
Divya Gupta, MD – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
Kirtly Jones, MD – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology

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Divya Gupta MDKathleen Romito MDKirtly Jones MDMartin J. Gabica MDSarah A. Marshall MD

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