Establishment of Fibroid Tissue Bank

The purpose of this study is to collect information and tissue samples from women with uterine fibroids. The samples will be used to study genes, proteins and other substances in order to better understand the disease process and improve fertility and reproductive health. Women who are scheduled to undergo hysterectomy, myomectomy or other surgery due to uterine fibroids or to an unusual variant of fibroid disease, such as HLRCC or benign metastasizing leiomyomatosis, may be eligible for this study. Tissue samples are collected from participants during surgery. The samples are coded and catalogued for research use. Data collected regarding the surgery include the sample location, surgery type, reason for surgery and the primary and secondary diagnoses. Additional data collected about the participant include date of birth, race, ethnicity, weight, height, smoking status, information about menstrual cycles, medications and family history.

Sex

Female

Minimum age

21 Years

Maximum age

80 Years

* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
* Women aged 21-80 with uterine fibroids
* Medically indicated hysterectomy, myomectomy or other surgery for uterine fibroids.
* Samples from patients with unusual variants of fibroid disease (HLRCC, benign metastasizing leiomyomatosis) will be included. These samples may possibly not arise from the uterus proper, as the leiomyoma may have become located elsewhere in the body.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

* Inability to give consent or understand the consent forms.
* HIV-infected tissues will be excluded due to concern of equipment contamination.
* Hepatitis-infected tissues will be excluded due to concern of equipment contamination.

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