Ureter leiomyoma

Ureter leiomyoma

Definition

A benign smooth muscle neoplasm arising from the ureter. It is characterized by the presence of spindle cells with cigar-shaped nuclei, interlacing fascicles, and a whorled pattern.

Also known as leiomyoma of the ureter, leiomyoma of ureter, ureter leiomyoma, ureteral leiomyoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary 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
Musculature Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Musculoskeletal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Renal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Renal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Smooth muscle Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Upper urinary tract Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Ureters Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Ureters Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0