8896/3 Myxoid leiomyosarcoma


Definitions

Corpus uteri
ICD-O-3 topography code: C54
ICD10: C54
           

Myxoid leiomyosarcoma is a morphologic variant of leiomyosarcoma characterized by cellular pleomorphism, scattered malignant cells with large nuclei, and a myxoid stroma. The tumours are large and gelatinous. They commonly invade the myometrium; vascular invasion may also be observed1
 
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