Leiomyosarcoma (patient information)

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What is leiomyosarcoma?

Leiomyosarcoma is a kind of soft tissue sarcomas in internal organs which originates from smooth muscle cells. It may arise anywhere in the body, but is most common in the uterus, stomache, or intestines. Usual symptoms include a new lump or a lump that is growing anywhere on your body, abdominal pain that is getting worse, blood in your stool or vomit, and black, tarry stools. Treatments invlove surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination. The prognosis of leiomyosarcoma is poor.

How do I know if I have leiomyosarcoma and what are the symptoms of leiomyosarcoma?

The symptoms of leiomyosarcoma depend on the location of the tumor. For the tumors always develope in gastrointestinal tract and uterus, usual symptoms are the following.

• A new lump or a lump that is growing anywhere on your body

• Abdominal pain that is getting worse

• Hematemesis

• Black, tarry stools

Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Where to find medical care for leiomyosarcoma?

Directions to Hospitals Treating leiomyosarcoma

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http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/soft-tissue-sarcoma

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/soft-tissue-sarcoma