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A 40-year-old G2P2 woman presents with a 6-month history of heavy menstrual bleeding and progressively worsening pelvic pressure. She denies intermenstrual bleeding or postcoital bleeding. Her physical exam reveals a symmetrically enlarged, firm, and mobile uterus. A urine pregnancy test is negative. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A Endometrial carcinoma
B Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas)
C Adenomyosis
D Endometriosis

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) and pelvic pressure with a symmetrically enlarged, firm, and mobile uterus are classic symptoms and signs of uterine fibroids (leiomyomas). Adenomyosis typically presents with a diffusely enlarged, globular, and tender uterus.

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