Novel Subtype Classification of Diffuse Uterine Leiomyomatosis Based on a Nationwide Survey in Japan
This survey revealed that 653 cases of DUL or DUL-like multiple uterine leiomyomas were managed over a 10-year period in Japan. Based on a central review of MRI scans, DUL can be classified into three distinct subtypes. Given the differences between these subtypes, treatment approaches for patients wishing to preserve fertility may vary, highlighting the need for further investigation.
Authors
- Hiroshi Ishikawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1116-6885)
- Maki Kusumi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7279-1986)
- Shunichiro Tsuji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3945-6817)
- Tomoko Nakamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5987-4384)
- Ryo Maekawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0923-376X)
- Yuki Goto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6636-8500)
- Akiyo Takada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9425-667X)
- Masanori Ono (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9249-6813)
- Kaori Azuma Koga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5057-4120)
- Ryoko Asano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5091-3893)
- Mari Kitade
Institutions
- Tokyo Medical University (JP)
- Chiba University (JP)
- Shiga University of Medical Science (JP)
- Yokohama City University Medical Center (JP)
- Juntendo University (JP)
- Sanno Medical Center (JP)
- Nagoya University (JP)
- Nara Medical University (JP)
- Yokohama City University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
- Published
- 2025-11-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.70150
- Primary Topic
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science