Tag: softtissue
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LeiomyosarcomaFactFile
Overview of Leiomyosarcoma Malignancy: Malignant mesenchymal tumours Aggressive and fast-growing Type of bone tumour: primary Grade: Varies Location: This type of sarcoma can either start in the soft tissue (smooth muscle) or bone, for instance, the femur as presented in the X-ray above. 10% to 20% of soft tissue sarcoma cases. 0.17% of all cancers. Smooth…
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Fibrosarcoma FactFile
Overview of Fibrosarcoma Malignancy: Rare and aggressive soft tissue malignancy. Type of bone tumour: Primary Grade: Varies Paediatric –> Slow-growing –> infantile or congenital fibrosarcoma. Adults and teenagers –> Adult form fibrosarcoma. Location: It originates from spindle-shaped fibroblasts found in tissue around tendons, ligaments and muscles (fascia). This type of sarcoma can either start in the…