Malignant fibrous cytoma
Encyclopedia
Malignant fibrous cytoma is a soft tissue sarcoma
that usually occurs in the limbs
, most commonly the legs, and may also occur in the abdomen
. Also called malignant fibrous histiocytoma
.
Soft tissue sarcoma
A soft-tissue sarcoma is a form of sarcoma that develops in connective tissue, though the term is sometimes applied to elements of the soft tissue that are not currently considered connective tissue.-Risk factors:...
that usually occurs in the limbs
Limb (anatomy)
A limb is a jointed, or prehensile , appendage of the human or other animal body....
, most commonly the legs, and may also occur in the abdomen
Abdomen
In vertebrates such as mammals the abdomen constitutes the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis. The region enclosed by the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity...
. Also called malignant fibrous histiocytoma
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
Pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma , also undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma and previously malignant fibrous histiocytoma , is a type of soft tissue sarcoma....
.
External links
- Malignant fibrous cytoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms