MYXOID LEIOMYOSARCOMAS
\mˈa͡ɪksɔ͡ɪd lˌe͡ɪəmɪˌɒsɑːkˈə͡ʊməz], \mˈaɪksɔɪd lˌeɪəmɪˌɒsɑːkˈəʊməz], \m_ˈaɪ_k_s_ɔɪ_d l_ˌeɪ_ə_m_ɪ__ˌɒ_s_ɑː_k_ˈəʊ_m_ə_z]\
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A sarcoma containing large spindle cells of smooth muscle. Although it rarely occurs in soft tissue, it is common in the viscera. It is the most common soft tissue sarcoma of the gastrointestinal tract and uterus. The median age of patients is 60 years. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1865)
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