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Gallbladder leiomyosarcoma

MedGen UID:
234291
•Concept ID:
C1333746
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Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: gall bladder leiomyosarcoma; Gallbladder Leiomyosarcoma; gallbladder leiomyosarcoma; leiomyosarcoma of gall bladder; Leiomyosarcoma of Gallbladder; leiomyosarcoma of gallbladder; Leiomyosarcoma of the Gallbladder; leiomyosarcoma of the gallbladder
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0003364

Definition

An aggressive malignant smooth muscle neoplasm, arising from the gallbladder. It is characterized by a proliferation of neoplastic spindle cells. [from NCI]

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CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVGallbladder leiomyosarcoma

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PubMed

Malignant gastroparesis: pathogenesis and management of an underrecognized disorder.
Donthireddy KR, Ailawadhi S, Nasser E, Schiff MD, Nwogu CE, Nava HR, Javle MM
J Support Oncol 2007 Sep;5(8):355-63. PMID: 17944143

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Diagnosis

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the gallbladder. Case report and review of the literature.
Fotiadis C, Gugulakis A, Nakopoulou L, Sechas M
HPB Surg 1990 Jul;2(3):211-4. doi: 10.1155/1990/79294. PMID: 2278917Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the gallbladder. Case report and review of the literature.
Fotiadis C, Gugulakis A, Nakopoulou L, Sechas M
HPB Surg 1990 Jul;2(3):211-4. doi: 10.1155/1990/79294. PMID: 2278917Free PMC Article

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