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Leiomyosarcoma
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Overview
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancerous tumor that consists of smooth (involuntary) muscle cells.[1] Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma. It spreads through the blood stream and can affect the lungs, liver, blood vessels, or any other soft tissue in the body.[2] It is most often found in the uterus or abdomen.[1]
References
- Vorvick LJ. Leiomyosarcoma. MedlinePlus. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000916.htm. Accessed August 3, 2010.
- What is Leiomyosarcoma?. LMSarcoma Direct Research Foundation. http://www.lmsdr.org/whatislms.php. Accessed August 3, 2010.
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