What are the differences between uterine fibroids and uterine leiomyomas? Please help. Thank you.

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive organs and one of the most common tumors in the human body. They are also known as fibromyomas or leiomyomas of the uterus. Since uterine fibroids are primarily composed of proliferating smooth muscle cells of the uterus, with a small amount of fibrous connective tissue present as supporting tissue, the term "leiomyoma" is more accurate.