Mixed Tumor, Mesodermal
| Definition: |
A sarcoma of the body of the uterus arising in older women, composed of more than one mesenchymal tissue, especially including striated muscle cells. It is associated with previous pelvic radiation exposure in 20% of patients. (Stedman, 25th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1702) |
| Notes: |
/blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with probably UTERINE NEOPLASMS (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal (1968-1993) |
Mixed Tumor, Mesodermal Definitions and Terms
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