Uterine leiomyoma (fibroid) classification system (illustration)

Case contributed by Sachi Hapugoda
Diagnosis not applicable

Diagram describing the uterine fibroid classification system. Organised according to the location between the submucosal (0 - 2), intramural (3 - 5), and subserosal (6 - 7) layers of the uterus. Subtype '8' is not illustrated and denotes 'other' location e.g. cervical fibroid.

Case Discussion

Simplified diagrams of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) uterine leiomyoma classification.

Acknowledgements: Dr Alexandra Stanislavsky.

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