Uterine smooth muscle tumors are neoplasms composed of smooth muscle; they range from benign leiomyomas to low-grade and high-grade leiomyosarcomas. Several histologic subtypes exist, including usual (spindled), epithelioid, and myxoid tumors. Next:
The total cost for a pillcam procedure is about $1,000, while the cost for an endoscopy is about $1,600. However, the pillcam is such a new technology that some insurance companies may not cover it.
However, using the pill camera is more expensive than the conventional colonoscopy. Such a procedure will cost around $800 and is not included in the public insurance plan. If the pill cameras does detect polyps and malignant tumors in the patientâs colon, the patient will still have to undergo colonoscopy.