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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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Osteosarcoma FactFile Part A (Genetic Syndromes)
Risk Factors Of Osteosarcoma Part A A) Genetic Syndromes There are many genetic syndromes that increase the risk and is associated with osteosarcoma. Here are some of them Li Fraumeni Syndrome It is an autosomal dominant disorder. Autosomal refers to the 22 pairs of numbered chromosomes in humans that are not involved in determining biological…