Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas; Myomas) By David G Mutch, MD, Washington University School of Medicine; Scott W Biest, MD, Washington University School of Medicine Reviewed / Revised May 2023 View Patient Education Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment Key Points Topic Resources Anatomic locations of uterine... Fibroids Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus.