Lung leiomyosarcoma

Lung leiomyosarcoma

Definition

An aggressive malignant smooth muscle neoplasm, arising from the lung. It is characterized by a proliferation of neoplastic spindle cells.

Also known as leiomyosarcoma of lung, leiomyosarcoma of the lung, lung leiomyosarcoma, pulmonary leiomyosarcoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Lungs Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lungs 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
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Smooth muscle Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0