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A uterine leiomyoma, also referred to as a fibroid, is a common benign pelvic mass that can often be identified during a first-trimester examination.
The two most important sonographic findings of fibroids during pregnancy are location and size.
The location of a fibroid is easily identified with sonography, with lower uterine fibroids being of most relevance, as they may pose a dilemma at delivery.
Sonography can also assess the size of these masses
and provide important data for follow-up
examinations.
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