Sarcoma
| Definition: |
A connective tissue neoplasm formed by proliferation of mesodermal cells; it is usually highly malignant. |
| Notes: |
/blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM); SARCOMA, EXPERIMENTAL is also available |
| Also Called: |
Sarcoma, Epithelioid,Sarcoma, Spindle Cell |
Sarcoma Categories.
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Hemangiosarcoma - A rare malignant neoplasm characterized by rapidly proliferating, extensively infiltrating, anaplastic cells derived from blood vessels and lining irregular blood-filled or lumpy spaces. (Stedman, 25th ed) |
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Sarcoma, Experimental |
Sarcoma Definitions and Terms
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