The nurse notes that a patient has a history of "fibroids" and is aware that this term refers to a benign tumor of the uterus. What is a more appropriate term for a fibroid?
A) Bartholin's cyst
B) Dermoid cyst
C) Hydatidiform mole
D) Leiomyoma
Ans: D
Feedback: A leiomyoma is a usually benign tumor of the uterus, commonly referred to as a "fibroid." A Bartholin's cyst is a cyst in a paired vestibular band in the vulva, while a dermoid cyst is a benign tumor that is thought to arise from parts of the ovum and normally disappears with maturation. A hydatidiform mole is a type of gestational neoplasm.
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