Conventional leiomyosarcoma

Conventional leiomyosarcoma

Definition

An uncommon, aggressive malignant smooth muscle neoplasm. It is characterized by the presence of atypical large spindle or round cells, nuclear palisading, tumor cell necrosis, mitotic figures and may be associated with vascular invasion.

Also known as classic leiomyosarcoma, conventional leiomyosarcoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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
Smooth muscle Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0