• A general term for a malignant neoplasm derived from muscular tissue. (nih.gov)
  • Last year, on the other hand, more cancer than musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases were the cause of retirement. (sonichours.com)
  • Microglandular adenosis is a close mimicker of adenomyoepithelioma due to significant number of small round ducts and tubules containing secretion, embedded in normal breast parenchyma including adipose tissue, without any desmoplastic stromal response. (pathoclinics.com)
  • Recent studies have suggested that both tumor and host factors play a major role in tissue catabolism in cachexia, leading to upregulation of degradative pathways in both skeletal muscle and adipose tissue. (omeka.net)
  • Phyllodes tumour commences from extraneous connective tissue stroma of breast lobules and ducts wherein ligaments and mature adipose tissue circumscribing lobules, ducts, lymphatic, and vascular articulations may contribute to tumour emergence. (juniperpublishers.com)
  • histopathological examination revealed infiltration of adipose tissue cells within the muscle belly and tendon sheath of the deep digital flexor muscle. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated septation and prominent thickening of subcutaneous tissue ( Fig. 2 ). (journalmc.org)
  • Lipomas are common benign neoplasms originating from subcutaneous tissue adipocytes, with no tendency to metastasize. (thieme-connect.com)
  • The mediastinal tumor samples taken from our patient stained positively for vimentin, muscle-specific actin, and desmin and were negative for cytokeratin AE 1/3, cytokeratin 7, cytokeratin 20, epithelial membrane antigen (EMA), calretinin, S100 protein, melanoma antibody (HMB45), and leukocyte common antigen. (medscape.com)
  • Desmoid tumor classified as deep fibromatoses , a type of benign myofibroblastic neoplasm originating from the muscle aponeurosis(1). (iomcworld.com)
  • Desmoid tumor constitute about 0.03% of sof tissue tumors and about 3% of all neoplasm with strong tendency to recur and local invasion. (iomcworld.com)
  • A desmoid tumor (DT) is a benign, locally invasive soft tissue tumor associated with a high recurrence rate but with no metastatic potential. (nih.gov)
  • A benign tumor consisting of vascular and smooth muscle elements. (nih.gov)
  • A benign tumor that consists chiefly of fibrous CONNECTIVE TISSUE, with variable numbers of MUSCLE CELLS forming portions of the neoplasm (From Stedman's, 27th ed). (sdsu.edu)
  • however, cases that have no muscle fibers beyond the advancing tumor edge but also show no extension beyond the apparent outer border of the muscularis propria (termed pT2 int ) have not been previously studied. (allenpress.com)
  • 3 For colorectal cancer, the primary tumor (pT) category is based on depth of tumor invasion through the colon wall, with pT2 comprising "tumor that invades the muscularis propria," pT3 defined as "tumor that invades through the muscularis propria into pericolorectal tissue," and pT4a designating "tumor that invades through the visceral peritoneum. (allenpress.com)
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor of striated muscle origin. (medscape.com)
  • They may range from highly differentiated neoplasms containing rhabdomyoblasts with large amounts of eosinophilic cytoplasm and cross striations similar to that of poorly differentiated tumor cells (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • The series contained 37 cases, including 18 benign tumors, 8 malignant tumors, and 11 miscellaneous nonneoplastic soft-tissue lesions. (elsevierpure.com)
  • They are not true neoplasms ( tumors ), but they are invasive, spreading into nearby tissue. (ivis.org)
  • However, genital leiomyomas are usually asymptomatic solitary lesions arising from the dartoic, vulvar, or mammillary muscles in the genital region or on the nipple. (medscape.com)
  • We evaluated the ability of opposed-phase T2*-weighted gradient- echo (T2*GE) MRI to demarcate soft tissue lesions. (elsevierpure.com)
  • In some instances, they were better than T2SE images in delineating the lesions and adjacent fat tissue, in delineating the lesions and adjacent small vessels, and in depicting special features such as hemosiderin deposits. (elsevierpure.com)
  • They were inferior to T2SE images in delineating the lesions and adjacent muscles. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Because of reduced lesion-muscle delineation, T2*GE images can not be substituted for T2SE images in the evaluation of soft-tissue lesions, but are useful as an adjunct in some cases. (elsevierpure.com)
  • To compare the effectiveness of CD10 with smooth muscle myosin heavy chain (SMMHC) in the detection of MEC in benign and malignant breast lesions. (bmj.com)
  • Myiasis is a rare condition that occurred with advanced ulcerated lesions of the oral cavity caused by the larvae in human tissue that evolve to a parasite and is commonly found in tropical countries. (ijhnp.org)
  • The lipomas are the most frequently encountered mesenchymal neoplasm in humans. (journalmc.org)
  • Angiomyolipoma is a benign neoplasm of mesenchymal origin that primarily consists of proliferating adipocytes, smooth muscle cells, vascular structures, and macrophages. (symptoma.com)
  • Microscopic evaluation revealed mature adipocytes and dense fibrous connective tissue. (journalmc.org)
  • It finds that the animal studies showed a significantly increased risk of cardiomyopathy [heart muscle disease] and neoplasms [abnormal tissue growths] in laboratory rats exposed to radiofrequency radiation or RFR. (thecitizen.in)
  • Neoplasms, Connective Tissue" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (jefferson.edu)
  • [ 1 ] Rhabdomyosarcoma of the head and neck is primarily a disease of the first decade of life, and it is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in childhood. (medscape.com)
  • Although emerging within the breast parenchyma, ectopic breast tissue or vulva may demonstrate the neoplasm [1,2]. (juniperpublishers.com)
  • Tumour magnitude varies from one centimetre to 45 centimetres and the neoplasm may permeate entire breast parenchyma [5,6]. (juniperpublishers.com)
  • On low power, the cell block appeared paucicellular with blood clots, unremarkable pancreatic parenchyma and dense hyalinized connective tissue (Figure 6). (pbpath.org)
  • They are usually encapsulated by thin fibrous tissue, and vary in size. (journalmc.org)
  • Fibrolipoma is a variant of lipomas that contain fibrous tissue, and detected in adults and also called as benign mesenchymomas [ 3 ]. (journalmc.org)
  • In above case, luminal and myoepithelial cells are extend beyond the fibrous sclerotic and hyalinized tissue with attenuated myoepithelial cells. (pathoclinics.com)
  • Blood-stained nipple discharge may ensue due to intra-ductal tumour elements or spontaneous infarction of the neoplasm. (juniperpublishers.com)
  • It strengthens bone tissue, normalizes muscle activity, inhibits the growth of malignant neoplasms, stimulates gastrointestinal motility and bile secretion. (japanesbeauty.com)
  • A syndrome caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood either due to excessive production and secretion of corticosteroids secondary to pituitary or adrenocortical neoplasms, or intake of glucocorticoid drugs. (icd9data.com)
  • Myoepithelial cells (MEC) are contractile elements found in salivary, sweat, and mammary glands that show a combined smooth muscle and epithelial phenotype. (bmj.com)
  • Given the mixed epithelial and smooth muscle phenotype of MEC, and the need to distinguish the MEC layer from the epithelial cell layer, most of the immunohistochemical markers used are directed against smooth muscle related antigens. (bmj.com)
  • Pleomorphic RMS is the most common RMS subtype reported in adults, typically occurring in men in their sixth decade of life and usually found within the deep skeletal muscles of the extremities and trunk. (medscape.com)
  • Adenomyoepithelioma can show focal areas of irregular or an infiltrative border in surrounding normal breast tissue. (pathoclinics.com)
  • 16. The Adequacy of Core Biopsy in the Assessment of Smooth Muscle Neoplasms of Soft Tissues: Implications for Treatment and Prognosis. (nih.gov)
  • This disease is caused by uncontrolled cell growth and division that damages tissue. (nih.gov)
  • Each MPN disease is different, so people with different types of myeloproliferative neoplasms can have different kinds of pain. (lls.org)
  • These have included antibodies against S-100, 3, 4 smooth muscle actin (SMA), 1, 5- 7 calponin, 1, 7, 8 h-caldesmon, 1, 8 and smooth muscle myosin heavy chain (SMMHC). (bmj.com)
  • Desmin and muscle specific actin are the typical stains used to identify rhabdomyosarcoma. (medscape.com)
  • Desmin and actin stain smooth muscle as well. (medscape.com)
  • An additional 3 cm incision was used to remove the muscle from the abdominal cavity. (omeka.net)
  • The destroyed kidney tissue often causes postembolisation syndrome, which manifests as nausea, vomiting, fever , and abdominal pain, and lasts a few days. (symptoma.com)
  • [ 1 ] Pleomorphic RMS is characterized by bizarre polygonal, round, and spindle cells displaying evidence of skeletal muscle differentiation without identifiable alveolar or embryonal components. (medscape.com)
  • According to Rubin, it is derived from primitive mesenchyme that retained its capacity for skeletal muscle differentiation. (medscape.com)
  • Tissue factor (TF) is the initiator of the coagulation cascade, constitutively expressed in subendothelial cells such as vascular smooth muscle cells and initiating rapid coagulation when the vascular vessel is damaged. (go.jp)
  • In the present study, we investigated the effect of arsenite on the expression of TF in human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMCs) and the underlying molecular mechanisms. (go.jp)
  • For instance, cancer cells can build up in the bone marrow (the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made) and form a mass. (lls.org)
  • Cutaneous leiomyomas are benign soft-tissue neoplasms that arise from smooth muscle (arrector pili). (medscape.com)
  • To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case with CLIP2-ALK gene fusion in the somatic soft tissue IMTs. (nih.gov)
  • somatic soft tissue. (nih.gov)
  • Imaging revealed a rind of partially necrotic soft tissue completely replacing the normal pericardium (Figure 1). (medscape.com)
  • 1% of all adult malignancies, and RMS accounts for 3% of all soft tissue sarcomas. (medscape.com)
  • 2. Ki-67 immunoexpression and radiological assessment of necrosis improves accuracy of conventional and modified core biopsy systems in predicting the final grade assigned to adult-soft tissue sarcomas. (nih.gov)
  • The lipomas are most frequently encountered neoplasm of soft tissue. (journalmc.org)
  • Lower frequency, curvilinear transducer may be necessary in patients with thicker soft tissue layers. (acep.org)
  • Treatment must be aggressive because of the nature of this neoplasm, generally combining surgery and chemotherapy, with or without radiation. (medscape.com)
  • Chemotherapy can cause painful mouth sores, headaches, muscle aches and stomach pains. (lls.org)
  • Non-invasive means not invading the muscle layer, so it is near the inner surface of the bladder. (cancer.org)
  • In an attempt to decrease donor-site morbidity for rectus abdominis muscle harvest during free tissue transfer, we developed a technique of minimally invasive harvest. (omeka.net)
  • Minimally invasive harvest of the rectus abdominis muscle is possible with the assistance of the da Vinci Surgical System. (omeka.net)
  • 3 ] [ 12 ] Infiltrative lipomas can cause pressure atrophy of muscles, pain and may interfere mechanically with normal movement and locomotion. (thieme-connect.com)
  • This differentiates between intermuscular and intramuscular lipomas, describing not only their anatomical location but also their biological behaviour: that is, expansive, benign growth between muscle bellies for the intermuscular type and with tissue infiltration within the muscle compartment for the intramuscular type. (thieme-connect.com)
  • 23 ] Benign intermuscular lipomas are most frequently found in the pelvic limb, particularly between the semitendinosus, semimembranosus and bicep femoris muscles and less frequently in the thoracic limbs. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Principles and biomechanics of muscle tendon unit transfer: application in temporalis muscle tendon transposition for smile improvement in facial paralysis. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • SMMHC is a structural component of the smooth muscle myosin molecule and is a specific marker of "terminal" smooth muscle differentiation. (bmj.com)
  • 1, 10 Furthermore, studies have documented that antibodies to SMMHC and calponin, both markers of terminal smooth muscle differentiation, are more specific for breast MEC than are other more commonly used antibodies, such as those that recognise SMA. (bmj.com)
  • Tissue examination is necessary to establish the diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • In 13.1 percent, diseases of the skeleton, muscles or connective tissue and in 12.8 percent neoplasms (cancer) were the cause of the disability. (sonichours.com)
  • On histologic examination, they have high cytologic variability, which represents several stages of skeletal muscle morphogenesis. (medscape.com)
  • Phyllodes tumour of the breast is an infrequent fibro-epithelial neoplasm which represents as a morphologic continuum from benign breast tumours to malignant neoplasms. (juniperpublishers.com)
  • Cutaneous leiomyomas can develop wherever smooth muscles are present, but malignant transformation probably does not occur. (medscape.com)
  • Neoplasms composed of muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac, or smooth. (nih.gov)
  • however, some authors believe it may be solely due to contraction of muscle fibers. (medscape.com)