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==[[Leiomyosarcoma overview|Overview]]==


==Overview==
==[[Leiomyosarcoma historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
'''Leiomyosarcoma''' is a type of [[sarcoma]] which is a [[neoplasm]] of [[smooth muscle]]. (When [[benign]], it is called a [[leiomyoma]].) Smooth muscle cells make up the [[involuntary muscles]], which are found in most parts of the body: in uterus, stomach and intestines, walls of all blood vessels, and skin.  Leiomyosarcoma is a very rare [[cancer]]. It makes up 7% of soft tissue sarcomas.


==Pathophysiology==
==[[Leiomyosarcoma pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==


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==[[Leiomyosarcoma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology & Demographics]]==
 
==[[Leiomyosarcoma risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
 
==[[Leiomyosarcoma screening|Screening]]==
 
==[[Leiomyosarcoma causes|Causes of Leiomyosarcoma]]==
 
==[[Leiomyosarcoma differential diagnosis|Differentiating Leiomyosarcoma from other Diseases]]==
 
==[[Leiomyosarcoma natural history|Natural History, Complications & Prognosis]]==
 
==Diagnosis==
[[Leiomyosarcoma history and symptoms|History & Symptoms]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma laboratory tests|Lab Tests]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma CT|CT]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma MRI|MRI]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
 
==Treatment==
[[Leiomyosarcoma medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma surgery|Surgery]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Leiomyosarcoma future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Uterine sarcoma]]
[[Uterine sarcoma]]
 
==External links==
*[http://www.leiomyosarcoma.info Leiomyosarcoma Info]  Comprehensive reference site.
*[http://www.leiomyosarcoma.org.uk/welcome.htm Leiomyosarcoma Info UK Mirror] Same as Leiomyosarcoma is a Rare Cancer Info site above, but accessible in the UK. Written by a doctor with input from the LMS community, it references medical literature extensively.
*[http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LMSeAlerts/ LMSeALERTS] Free LMS news bullentin
*[http://joemurphymemorialfund.org/ Joe Murphy Memorial Fund] - Devoted to support research and education about Leiomyosarcoma
*[http://www.joemurphymemorialfund.org/a/category/podcast/ Give Us A Minute] - A podcast about Leiomyosarcoma and cancer in general from Joe Murphy Memorial Fund.
*[http://acor.org ACOR] [http://listserv.acor.org/archives/l-m-sarcoma.html LMS on-line support group list]
* [http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LMSarcoma/ LMSarcoma Yahoo Group ] 
* [http://www.lmsdr.org Leiomyosarcoma Direct Research Foundation]
* [http://www.nlmsf.org/ National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation]
*[http://survivor-support.rare-cancer.org/forum/ Leiomyosarcoma Support Forum & Group]
* [http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/13242.cfm Sloan Kettering]
* [http://e-cj.home.comcast.net/LMS.html CJ Morgan's Leiomyosarcoma Resource Page] A collection of LMS resources and links to the stories and experiences of other LMS survivors - From the website of a Leiomyosarcoma survivor.
* [http://mylifewithcancer.com Leiomyosarcoma Web Site and Blog] Sharon Leming chronicles her long battle against leiomyosarcoma and its effects on her life and family.


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Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Epidemiology & Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Causes of Leiomyosarcoma

Differentiating Leiomyosarcoma from other Diseases

Natural History, Complications & Prognosis

Diagnosis

History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Lab Tests | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

See also

Uterine sarcoma


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