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epithelioid leiomyoma |
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leiomyoma /leio·myo·ma/ (-mi-o´mah) a benign tumor derived from smooth muscle, most often of the uterus. leiomyoma cu´tis one or more smooth, firm, painful, often waxy nodules arising from cutaneous or subcutaneous smooth muscle fibers. epithelioid leiomyoma leiomyoma, usually of the stomach, in which the cells are polygonal rather than spindle shaped. epithelioid leiomyoma [ep′ithē′lē·oid] Etymology: Gk, epi + thele + eidos, form an uncommon neoplasm of smooth muscle in which the cells are polygonal in shape. It usually develops in the stomach. Also called bizarre leiomyoma, leiomyoblastoma. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Multilocular cystic epithelioid leiomyoma of the uterus with focal lymphangioma-like pattern: report of a case with immunohistochemical study. Gastric epithelioid leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma (leiomyoblastoma). |
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