@article{724319, note = {Includes index.}, author = {Tinelli, Andrea, and Malvasi, Antonio,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/724319}, title = {Uterine myoma, myomectomy and minimally invasive treatments [electronic resource] /}, abstract = {Uterine myomas are the most common benign tumors in women, affecting the half of women and mostly in reproductive age. Myomas cause significant morbidity and are the single most common indication for hysterectomy around the world. Thus, myomas represent a major personal and public health concern worldwide. The diagnosis of fibroids can be established based on ultrasound and radiological imaging. Recent research on the genomics and molecular biology of myomas has enabled us to better understand the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of this benign tumor, but more remains to be discovered. In the.}, recid = {724319}, pages = {1 online resource (xiii, 281 pages) :}, }