Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs LeiomyomaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewA leiomyoma is a noncancerous soft issue tumor that develops from smooth muscle. It can develop on the skin, stomach, or elsewhere. A common type is uterine leiomyoma, which is a fibroid tumor in the womb (uterus).TreatmentsTreatment may not be needed. Medications might be used to treat discomfort. Tumors can be surgically removed. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use