EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781469893389
Author: PORTH
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (COURSE)
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Chapter 7, Problem 1RE

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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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S.noCharacteristicsLeiomyomaLeiomyosarcoma
1.DefinitionIt 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.AgeIt mostly occurs in premenopausal women.It mostly occurs in postmenopausal women.
3.InvasivenessThere is no invasion.It is spread to adjacent tissues.
4.SizeSize can be variable.Generally, more prominent than 10 cm.
5.TypeBenign.Malignant.

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Summary Introduction

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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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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