Uterine smooth muscle tumors are neoplasms composed of smooth muscle; they range from benign leiomyomas to low-grade and high-grade leiomyosarcomas. Several histologic subtypes exist, including usual (spindled), epithelioid, and myxoid tumors. Next:
The total cost for a pillcam procedure is about $1,000, while the cost for an endoscopy is about $1,600. However, the pillcam is such a new technology that some insurance companies may not cover it.
The change is costing between $200 million and $270 million, Sloane says. He said the switch to MultiCam was ramped up after soldiers complained that their camouflage uniforms were ineffective in Afghanistan.