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To determine: The difference between Leiomyoma and Leiomyosarcoma
Introduction: Cancer is a disorder that can affect any age-group. It is one of the leading causes of death among children. Cancer is caused when cell differentiation is altered and leads to a condition known as neoplasia. In cancer, cell differentiation and proliferation are retarded, which further leads to the death of cancer cells.
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Explanation of Solution
S.no | Characteristics | Leiomyoma | Leiomyosarcoma |
1. | Definition | It refers to a type of tumor which occurs in the uterine wall. | It refers to a life-threatening tumor that starts in the lining of various organs such as the stomach, intestines, and more. |
2. | Age | It mostly occurs in premenopausal women. | It mostly occurs in postmenopausal women. |
3. | Invasiveness | There is no invasion. | It is spread to adjacent tissues. |
4. | Size | Size can be variable. | Generally, more prominent than 10 cm. |
5. | Type | Benign. | Malignant. |
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To determine: The explanation of the difference between Leiomyoma and Leiomyosarcoma.
Introduction: The tumors can be benign and malignant. The term benign tumor refers to a type of tumor that does not invade the neighboring cells. In contrast, malignant tumors refer to a life-threatening condition that spreads to neighboring cells.
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Explanation of Solution
Leiomyoma is a benign condition in which some of the cells of smooth muscle becomes cancerous. It occurs mostly in the uterus, esophagus. Leiomyosarcoma is a comparatively more aggressive type fo tumor and affects the organs of gastrointestinal organs. The symptoms of Leiomyoma are heavy menstrual bleeding, pain in the pelvis, frequent urination, constipation, and more. In contrast, the symptoms of Leiomyosarcoma are bloating in the abdomen, nausea, fatigue, fever, pain, and more.
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