Uterine fibroids (ICD 10: D 25): varieties, symptoms and treatment

Myoma is a neoplasm in the uterus that develops as a result of hormonal imbalance. Has a benign nature. The composition of the tumor includes connective and muscle tissue.

This neoplasm most often occurs with an excess of estrogen in the body of a woman.

Factors provoking the disease

At the moment, doctors can not give an exact answer to the question about the causes of the appearance of pathology. Presumably, uterine fibroids (ICD 10: D 25) occurs under the influence of the following factors:

1. Overweight, obesity.
2. Hormonal disorders.
3. Hereditary predisposition.

The composition of this tumor includes receptors that respond to an increase in the level of female hormones. After thirty years, the estrogen content in a woman’s blood rises.

In this regard, the risk of a disease increases. Uterine fibroids (ICD 10: D 25) often develops in women who are obese, since excess adipose tissue leads to the appearance of hormonal imbalance. Some doctors believe that such a tumor can be triggered by viruses, as well as fungal and bacterial diseases.

Varieties of pathology

In the generally accepted classification of diseases, this neoplasm is listed under the number D 25. This is the ICD code for uterine fibroids. However, the disease has not one, but several forms. As varieties of pathology, the following can be listed:

1. Single or multiple neoplasm.
2. Subperitoneal fibroids (growing into the abdominal cavity).
3. Internal (develops in the muscle layer).
4. Submucosal (formed inside the uterus itself).
5. Mitotic (tumor cells rapidly divide).
6. Cellular (muscle tissue predominates in the structure of the neoplasm).
7. Hemorrhagic (dangerous risk of developing internal bleeding).
8. Vascular (consists mainly of blood vessels).

Signs

In the early stages of the disease, pathology may not signal its appearance with pronounced symptoms. As the disease develops, uterine fibroids (ICD code 10 - D 25) are most often manifested by intense and prolonged monthly bleeding.

If a woman noticed this sign in her, she needs to contact a antenatal clinic and be examined.

As the disease develops, it causes severe discomfort, expressed in the form of pain in the lower abdomen and in the lumbar spine (especially during sexual intercourse), intermenstrual bleeding, hot flashes, anemia, weakness. If the tumor presses on the bladder, urination becomes more frequent. If the neoplasm puts pressure on the rectum, stool disorders are observed. Signs of uterine fibroids (ICD 10: D 25) vary depending on its size and location.

Diagnosis and therapy

This tumor rarely develops into a cancerous growth. However, it can lead to the development of serious complications (necrosis, bleeding, malfunctioning of organs located next to the myoma). Therefore, if a woman has found any signs that are mentioned in this article, she should consult a gynecologist. If you suspect a pathology such as uterine fibroids (ICD 10: D 25), you should undergo a comprehensive examination, which includes:

1. MRI
2. Ultrasonography.
3. Blood analysis.
4. Endoscopic examination.

If the diagnosis is confirmed, the doctor decides on the appointment of treatment - surgical or medical. Surgery is performed in the following cases:

1. If the neoplasm is large enough and grows rapidly.
2. It causes intense monthly bleeding and anemia.
3. Malfunctions in the work of organs located next to the tumor are observed.
4. Myoma is located in the vagina.
5. Other diseases of the reproductive system have been discovered that need to be removed surgically.
6. If a woman has become infertile due to the development of pathology.

Surgery for uterine myoma (ICD 10: D 25) involves the removal of the neoplasm.

In modern medicine, minimally invasive surgery is used, in which only the tumor is eliminated. Myoma is also treated with ultrasound, but this method is considered ineffective. Drug therapy involves the use of hormonal drugs that reduce the level of female hormones in the blood and help get rid of heavy monthly bleeding. In general, with timely diagnosis and treatment of such a pathology as uterine fibroids, you can completely get rid of it.