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.
A representative from Tibotec told The Beacon that the company expects to start shipping Edurant to pharmacies in the first half of June. The drug will cost $21 per pill, or around $7,700 per year.