A 40-year-old female presents with cramping and excessive vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound reveals benign uterine tumors in the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium. These tumors are commonly called:

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The description fits leiomyomas, which are also known as fibroids or myomas. They are benign tumors that arise from the smooth muscle cells of the uterus. Adenomyosis involves the growth of endometrial tissue into the muscle wall of the uterus, but is not considered a tumor. Myometrial polyps and adenomas are not commonly associated with excessive vaginal bleeding or cramping.

A 40-Year-Old Female Presents with Cramping and Excessive Vaginal Bleeding