Gastric leiomyosarcoma

Gastric leiomyosarcoma

Definition

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

Also known as gastric leiomyosarcoma, gastric leiomyosarcoma (disease), leiomyosarcoma of stomach, stomach leiomyosarcoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal 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
Smooth muscle Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Stomach Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Stomach Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0