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Women's Health |
Fibroids07/02/2007 |
How common are fibroids in other parts of the body such as the trapezius?
“Fibroid” is a specific term for a “leiomyoma” of the uterus. Leiomyomas are benign (not cancerous) tumors of smooth muscle, and can also occur in the small intestines and esophagus. The trapezius is a skeletal, not smooth, muscle, so by definition, one cannot have a leiomyoma in this area. One can get benign growths in these muscles, but not a leiomyoma (fibroid).
One can get “lipomas” (fatty tumors) in all areas overlying muscle. So, if you have an abnormal growth in a skeletal muscle, such as the trapezius, it would be wise to have it examined by a physician.
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W. Fred Miser, MD Associate Professor of Family Medicine Director, Ohio State Medicine Residency Program Department of Family Medicine College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
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