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Epidemiological and genetic clues for molecular mechanisms involved in uterine leiomyoma development and growth.
Human reproduction update - 1 Jan 2000
Commandeur Arno E, Styer Aaron K, Teixeira Jose M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) are highly prevalent benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus. In the USA, the lifetime risk for women developing uterine leiomyomas is estimated as up to 75%. Except for hysterectomy, most therapies or treatments often provide only partial or temporary relief and are not successful in every patient. There is a clear racial disparity in the disease; African-American...
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