fibroidlike
Fibroidlike is an adjective used in medical literature to describe masses or lesions that resemble fibroids in gross appearance, histology, or imaging characteristics. The term is typically employed when the exact tissue origin or biological behavior is uncertain, or when a lesion presents features that mimic a uterine leiomyoma. While most commonly encountered in gynecologic contexts, fibroidlike descriptions can apply to nonuterine masses that resemble smooth muscle tumors.
In pathology, a fibroidlike lesion is described as resembling a leiomyoma, and the aim is to determine
In imaging and radiology, fibroidlike masses may resemble standard fibroids on ultrasound or MRI, appearing as
Clinical implications of the fibroidlike designation lie in guiding diagnostic and management decisions. Benign fibroidlike lesions