Leiomyosarcoma of the cervix uteri

Leiomyosarcoma of the cervix uteri

Definition

Leiomyosarcoma of the cervix uteri is a rare, malignant mesenchymal tumor of smooth muscle origin, macroscopically appearing as a large, poorly circumscribed mass, often protruding from the cervical canal or expanding it circumferentially. The most common presenting symptoms are vaginal discharge or bleeding, pain in the lower abdomen and a bulky cervical mass. There is a reported tendency to metastatsize hematogenously, especially to the lungs, peritoneum, bones and the liver.

Also known as cervical leiomyosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma of uterine cervix, uterine cervix leiomyosarcoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Cervix Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cervix Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Female reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Muscle tissue Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculature Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Smooth muscle Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Uterus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0