According to the FIGO classification system (PALM-COEIN) for abnormal uterine bleeding, which type of uterine leiomyoma is classified as a submucosal fibroid with intracavitary distortion?

• A FIGO type 2 ✓
• B FIGO type 0
• C FIGO type 4
• D FIGO type 7

Explanation

The FIGO leiomyoma classification system for submucosal fibroids defines type 0 as pedunculated intracavitary, type 1 as submucosal with <50% intramural extension, and type 2 as submucosal with >=50% intramural extension. Type 2 submucosal fibroids distort the endometrial cavity and are most strongly associated with heavy menstrual bleeding. Types 3 and above are intramural or subserosal; type 7 is subserosal pedunculated.

Reference: Berek and Novak's Gynecology, 16th ed.

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