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==[[Leiomyosarcoma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | ==[[Leiomyosarcoma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | ||
==[[Leiomyosarcoma risk factors|Risk Factors]]== | ==[[Leiomyosarcoma risk factors|Risk Factors]]: <small>Following Risk Fcators found to be associated with the development of the leiomyosarcoma</small>== | ||
* Age: Leiomyosarcoma can be seen at 20 years of age but mean age at diagnosis is 60 years old. | |||
* Race:Black women have a higher incidence of development of the leiomyosarcoma as compared to the white women. | |||
* Long term use of the tamoxifen: Prolonged use of the tamoxifen esp more than five years has been associated with the increased use of development of leiomyosarcoma | |||
* History of Pelvic radiations:Pelvic irradiation has been associated with the increased development of the leiomyosarcoma. | |||
==[[Leiomyosarcoma natural history|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]== | ==[[Leiomyosarcoma natural history|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Leiomyosarcoma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors: Following Risk Fcators found to be associated with the development of the leiomyosarcoma
- Age: Leiomyosarcoma can be seen at 20 years of age but mean age at diagnosis is 60 years old.
- Race:Black women have a higher incidence of development of the leiomyosarcoma as compared to the white women.
- Long term use of the tamoxifen: Prolonged use of the tamoxifen esp more than five years has been associated with the increased use of development of leiomyosarcoma
- History of Pelvic radiations:Pelvic irradiation has been associated with the increased development of the leiomyosarcoma.
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies