What is a prolapsed fibroid tumor?

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus and those located beneath the uterine mucosa may present as prolapsed fibroid in the vagina. Prolapsed submucous fibroid associated with complete uterovaginal prolapse is however uncommon.

What does pedunculated fibroid mean?

Pedunculated fibroids are benign (noncancerous) growths in the uterus. These fibroids are attached to the uterine wall by a stalk-like growth called a peduncle. The main difference between pedunculated fibroids and other fibroids is the peduncle. These fibroids can grow both inside and outside the uterus.

What is prolapse submucous myoma?

Prolapsed submucous fibroids, are not an uncommon finding in young women of fertile age. They may be either ordinary fibromyomas of any size, or else occur as necrotic or degenerated tumours. They are expelled by the uterus, and usually present in the vagina on a pedicle, following uterine contractions.

What causes a prolapsed fibroid?

Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken and no longer provide enough support for the uterus. As a result, the uterus slips down into or protrudes out of the vagina. Uterine prolapse can occur in women of any age.

Is white tissue like discharge normal?

A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle. This discharge is known as leukorrhea, and it’s completely normal. The discharge may start out thinner in the days leading up to ovulation, or when an egg is released. During ovulation, the discharge or mucus may become very thick, and mucus-like.

Are Pedunculated fibroids rare?

Only five of the 2022 patients were intraoperatively diagnosed with torsion of a pedunculated subserous leiomyoma. Thus, the incidence of this rare entity is less than 0.25% in patients with subserous uterine leiomyomas undergoing surgical intervention.

How do I know if my prolapse is severe?

Signs and symptoms of moderate to severe uterine prolapse include:

1. Sensation of heaviness or pulling in your pelvis.
2. Tissue protruding from your vagina.
3. Urinary problems, such as urine leakage (incontinence) or urine retention.
4. Trouble having a bowel movement.

How to tell if you have a polyp in the cervical canal?

For a polypoid lesion within the cervical canal consider: 1 pedunculated uterine leiomyoma protruding through the cervical canal. 2 endometrial polyp protruding through the cervical canal. 3 blood clot (mimic).

Can a polyp be sessile or pedunculated?

The polyps are usually pedunculated, often with a slender pedicle of varying length, but some can be sessile. Approximately 25% of patient may also have a co-existing endometrial polyp 2.

Can a cervical polyp cause intermenstrual bleeding?

Cervical polyps are polypoid growths projecting into the cervical canal. They can be one of the most common causes of intermenstrual vaginal bleeding. Most patients are perimenopausal at the time of presentation, especially in the 5 th decade of life.