Preferred Label : leiomyosarcoma;
RADLEX synonyms : malignant stromal tumor;
Definition : A sarcoma containing large spindle cells of smooth muscle. Although it rarely occurs
in soft tissue, it is common in the viscera. It is the most common soft tissue sarcoma
of the gastrointestinal tract and uterus. The median age of patients is 60 years.
(From Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1865) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0023269;
Origin ID : RID4387;
UMLS CUI : C0023269;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
A sarcoma containing large spindle cells of smooth muscle. Although it rarely occurs
in soft tissue, it is common in the viscera. It is the most common soft tissue sarcoma
of the gastrointestinal tract and uterus. The median age of patients is 60 years.
(From Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1865) [MeSH]
