Are cystic uterine fibroids benign or malignant?

Are cystic changes in uterine fibroids benign or malignant?

Cystic degeneration of uterine fibroids generally refers to the cystic degeneration of uterine fibroids. Whether the cystic degeneration of uterine fibroids is benign or malignant needs to be judged based on the results of imaging and pathological examinations.

Degeneration of uterine fibroids is caused by the excessive growth of uterine fibroids and insufficient blood supply, which leads to ischemia in the center of the fibroids. It mainly includes hyaline degeneration, cystic degeneration, and red degeneration. Cystic degeneration is mainly secondary to hyaline degeneration. Through Doppler ultrasound examination, if the degeneration site indicates high-speed blood flow and low impedance, it indicates that cystic degeneration may be malignant. Patients can further judge benign and malignant through histopathological examination. Positive results can be diagnosed as malignant. When there is no blood flow signal, it can be diagnosed as benign. Patients diagnosed with malignant lesions of uterine fibroids can be treated by surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc.

Most patients with cystic uterine fibroids can control the progression of the disease and achieve recovery after timely treatment, so there is no need to be too nervous. Patients should have regular checkups to understand the recovery of their condition.