Central nervous system leiomyoma
Central nervous system leiomyoma
Definition
A benign smooth muscle neoplasm arising from the central nervous system. It is characterized by the presence of intersecting fascicles composed of spindle cells that often lack mitotic activity.
Also known as central nervous system leiomyoma, leiomyoma of central nervous system, leiomyoma of CNS, leiomyoma of the central nervous system, leiomyoma of the CNS — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary 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 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Smooth muscle | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |