HEALTH OF WOMAN.2015.1(97):70-73; doi 10.15574/HW.2015.97.70

Modern classification of uterine leiomyomas

Zabolotnov V. A., Rybalka A. N., Shatila V. J., Kosolapova N. V. 
Zhytomyr Institute of nursing 
Crimean state medical University. S. I. Georgievsky, Simferopol

The article presents recent data on the classification of uterine leiomyomas which application in the everyday practice provides an opportunity for a more accurate diagnosis, selection of appropriate treatment and thereby improves reproductive health of women with uterine leiomyoma.

Key words: classification, uterine leiomyoma.

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