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leiomyosar·co·ma
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Princeton's WordNet
leiomyosarcomanoun
sarcoma of smooth muscle; occurs most often digestive tract or uterus or bladder or prostate
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leiomyosarcomanoun
A cancerous tumor of smooth muscle.
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Leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant (cancerous) smooth muscle tumor. A benign tumor originating from the same tissue is termed leiomyoma. While leiomyosarcomas are not thought to arise from leiomyomas, some leiomyoma variants' classification is evolving. About one in 100,000 people are diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma (LMS) each year. LMS is one of the more common types of soft-tissue sarcoma, representing 10 to 20% of new cases. (Leiomyosarcoma of the bone is more rare.) Sarcoma is rare, consisting of only 1% of cancer cases in adults. Leiomyosarcomas can be very unpredictable; they can remain dormant for long periods of time and recur after years. It is a resistant cancer, meaning generally not very responsive to chemotherapy or radiation. The best outcomes occur when it can be removed surgically with wide margins early, while small and still in situ.
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leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma is a type of malignant tumor that originates from smooth muscle cells, commonly found in the uterus, gastrointestinal tract, or soft tissue. It is a rare form of cancer that is typically aggressive and can spread to other parts of the body. The exact cause of leiomyosarcoma is unknown and it can affect individuals of any age. Treatment often involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
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Leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma, aka LMS, is a malignant cancer of smooth muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a relatively rare form of cancer, and accounts for between 5–10% of soft tissue sarcomas, which are in themselves relatively rare. Leiomyosarcomas can be very unpredictable. They can remain dormant for long periods of time and recur after years. It is a resistant cancer, meaning generally not very responsive to chemotherapy or radiation. The best outcomes occur when it can be removed surgically with wide margins early, while small and still in situ.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Leiomyosarcoma
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)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of leiomyosarcoma in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of leiomyosarcoma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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