Cervical Leiomyomas: Age associated insights from 3 Year prospective study from Tertiary Care Hospital

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 02 | Page :
    By

    Shreya Sharma,

  • Sukhchain Kaur,

  • Amanjot Singh,

  • Manjit Kaur,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
  2. Research Scholar, Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
  3. Research Scholar, Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
  4. Research Scholar, Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India

Abstract

Cervical leiomyomas are rare benign smooth muscle tumours of cervix, often presenting diagnostic challenges due to their uncommon occurrence and overlapping features with other cervical pathologies. This is a 3-year prospective study involving a total of 460 female subjects who were diagnosed with various gynecologic complications, with a particular focus on cervical leiomyomas. The study aims to provide a comprehensive age-wise distribution of cervical leiomyomas, emphasizing the incidence and prevalence across different reproductive age groups. In addition, it explores the histopathological characteristics of cervical leiomyomas, employing advanced imaging modalities such as digital pathology and enhanced microscopic analysis to better evaluate tissue morphology. Conducted at a tertiary care hospital, the research underscores the growing importance of digital imaging techniques in histopathological diagnostics. These technologies enhance visualization of both cytological and stromal components, enabling more precise characterization of the tumors. The findings from this study contribute to improved diagnostic accuracy, timely clinical intervention, and a deeper understanding of the pathological features of cervical leiomyomas in a clinical setting.

Keywords: Cervical leiomyomas, histopathology, digital imaging, gynecologic complications, cytological features, stromal analysis

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Shreya Sharma, Sukhchain Kaur, Amanjot Singh, Manjit Kaur. Cervical Leiomyomas: Age associated insights from 3 Year prospective study from Tertiary Care Hospital. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):-.
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Shreya Sharma, Sukhchain Kaur, Amanjot Singh, Manjit Kaur. Cervical Leiomyomas: Age associated insights from 3 Year prospective study from Tertiary Care Hospital. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjomst/article=2025/view=217336


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 14
Issue 02
Received 27/05/2025
Accepted 17/06/2025
Published 22/07/2025
Publication Time 56 Days
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