This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Uterine fibroid, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Retention of urine is a feature in which of the following 
Select and explain. 
A. Subserosal leiomyoma, B. Interstitial leiomyoma, C. Submucosal leiomyoma, D. Anterior cervical leiomyoma
D: Anterior cervical leiomyoma
Answer: D: Anterior cervical leiomyoma 
Explanation: A cervical fibroid exes pressure on the bladder ,ureter and rarely on the rectum depends on the position of the cervical fibroid. Cervical fibroid is a single fibroid encountered in 1% of all fibroids. It may develop as central,anterior,posterior or grow laterally in the broad ligament. Reference: Textbook of Shaw,15th edition,page 356