Leiomyosarcoma

Therapeutic area
Oncology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
An uncommon, aggressive malignant smooth muscle neoplasm, usually occurring in post-menopausal women. It is characterized by a proliferation of neoplastic spindle cells. Morphologic variants include epithelioid, granular cell, inflammatory and myxoid leimyosarcomas.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Leiomyosarcoma
Therapeutic area
Oncology

  • leiomyosarcoma
  • Leiomyosarcomas
  • leiomyosarcoma
  • leiomyosarcoma (excluding uterine leiomyosarcoma)
  • leiomyosarcoma - not uterine
  • leiomyosarcoma, malignant

Disease mechanisms
  • Acquired
Severity
Severe

  • Neuromuscular Disease
  • Oncology
  • Rheumatology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0002924

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