Central nervous system leiomyosarcoma
Central nervous system leiomyosarcoma
Definition
An aggressive malignant smooth muscle neoplasm, arising from the central nervous system. It is characterized by a proliferation of neoplastic spindle cells.
Also known as central nervous system leiomyosarcoma, CNS leiomyosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma of central nervous system, leiomyosarcoma of CNS, leiomyosarcoma of the central nervous system, leiomyosarcoma 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 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Smooth muscle | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |