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sarcoma
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sar·co·ma
/ särˈkōmə/
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n.
(pl. -mas
or -ma·ta
/ -mətə/ ) Med.
a malignant tumor of connective or other nonepithelial tissue.
DERIVATIVES:
sar·co·ma·to·sis
/ särˌkōməˈtōsis/ n.
sar·co·ma·tous
/ -mətəs/ adj.
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Sarcoma
Magazine article from: Mayo Clinic Proceedings; 11/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...and primary alveolar soft-part sarcoma) and primary bone sarcomas (osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, giant cell tumor, and chondrosarcoma...treatment depends on the specific type of sarcoma. Because sarcomas are relatively uncommon yet comprise...
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SYNOVIAL SARCOMA OF THE NASAL SEPTUM
Magazine article from: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 1/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...septum, synovial sarcoma. INTRODUCTION Synovial sarcoma is a mesenchymal malignancy...of all soft tissue sarcomas. Only 10% of synovial...observed in synovial sarcomas from sites other than...theory that synovial sarcoma constitutes one entity...
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The Sarcoma Foundation of America Honors Jonathan Lewis with 2009 Vision of Hope Award.
Business Wire; 1/27/2009; 700+ words
; DAMASCUS, Md. -- The Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA), an...increased research funding and advocacy for sarcoma, has named Jonathan Lewis, M.D...advancement of care, treatment and hope for sarcoma patients," said Mark Thornton, M...
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Sarcoma Foundation President Tapped By National Cancer Institute For Panel Reviewing Science on Sarcoma
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 1/27/2003; 522 words
; News Advisory: -- Sarcoma Foundation President Tapped by National Cancer Institute for Panel Reviewing Science on Sarcoma -- Mark Thornton Available for Interviews and Comments on: State of Sarcoma Science, Need for New Treatments; Future...
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ARIAD Honored by Sarcoma Foundation of America for Development of AP23573 as Breakthrough Treatment for Sarcomas.
Business Wire; 6/7/2005; 700+ words
; ...and developing new weapons with which to treat and eradicate sarcoma. For more information about the SFA and sarcomas, visit http://www.curesarcoma.org. About Sarcoma Sarcomas are cancers of the connective tissue, including bones, muscles...
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Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoedema and gangrene in AIDS--a therapeutic challenge.(Clinical report)
Magazine article from: South African Journal of Surgery; 5/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...increase in the prevalence of Kaposi's sarcoma (2) and its frequently associated complication...three manifestations of HIV (Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoedema and vasculopathy) coexist...lower limbs, suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma. Non-pitting oedema up to the level...
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Proximal-Type Epithelioid Sarcoma With Elevated Serum CA 125: Report of a Case With CA 125 Immunoreactivity
Magazine article from: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; 6/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; Proximal-type epithelioid sarcoma is a recently described rare soft tissue...with the classic type of epithelioid sarcoma, which arises in the distal portion...adults. Proximal-type epithelioid sarcoma has a more aggressive clinical behavior...
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Monophasic Synovial Sarcoma Arising in the Vulva: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Magazine article from: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; 4/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; * Synovial sarcomas most commonly arise in...sites. However, synovial sarcoma occurring in the vulvar...the fourth most common sarcoma, synovial sarcoma accounts for 5% to 10% of soft tissue sarcomas.1 Two major histologic...
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Synovial sarcoma of the pharynx: A case report. (Original Article).(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal; 1/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Introduction A synovial sarcoma is a malignant tumor...all soft-tissue sarcomas. (1,2) These...8 to 10% of all sarcomas. (1) Although...and neck synovial sarcoma by Jernstrom (3...7) Synovial sarcomas have a male preponderance...Patients with synovial sarcoma of the head and...
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Soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities.(Clinical report)
Magazine article from: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings; 7/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...exception of blood vessel sarcomas, which in this scheme included Kaposi's sarcoma) (Table 1) (5...predilection for development of sarcomas in males was shown for...focuses primarily on sarcoma of the extremities. CLASSIFICATION AND GRADING Sarcomas are classified according...
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Ewing's Sarcoma
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
...rare cases of Ewing's sarcoma that do not begin in...Demographics Ewing's sarcoma occurs most frequently...females develop Ewing's sarcomas, and like osteosarcoma...breathing. When Ewing's sarcoma has spread, patients...patients who have Ewing's sarcomas go to the doctor because...
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Sarcomas
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
Sarcomas Definition A sarcoma is a cancerous (malignant...parts of the body. A sarcoma is a type of malignant...bone or soft-tissue sarcomas which begin in blood...bone tumors Osteogenic sarcoma, or osteosarcoma, is...
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Kaposi's Sarcoma
Book article from: U*X*L Complete Health Resource
KAPOSI'S SARCOMA DEFINITION Kaposi's sarcoma (KS; pronounced kuh-PO-seez sar-KO-muh) is a very...bladder, and other organs and tissues. At one time, Kaposi's sarcoma was seen almost entirely in older men of Mediterranean or eastern...
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Sarcoma
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Sarcoma Definition A general...supportive tissues. Sarcomas can be divided into...bone (osteogenic) sarcomas. Liposarcomas (cancerous...example of soft tissue sarcomas, while Ewing's sarcoma is considered an osteogenic...
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Kaposi's sarcoma
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Kaposi's sarcoma , a usually fatal cancer that was considered...characterized by vascular skin tumors. Kaposi's sarcoma is endemic in Africa, where it is more...development of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma has been linked to a virus of the herpes...
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