Superior vena cava leiomyosarcoma
Superior vena cava leiomyosarcoma
Definition
An aggressive malignant smooth muscle neoplasm, arising from the superior vena cava. It is characterized by a proliferation of neoplastic spindle cells.
Also known as anterior vena cava leiomyosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma of anterior vena cava, leiomyosarcoma of Superior vena cava, leiomyosarcoma of the Superior vena cava — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Blood vessel | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Associated 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 |
| Superior vena cava | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Superior vena cava | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |