Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a type of cancer that contains features of both carcinoma and sarcoma. Carcinomas are cancers that start in epithelial cells, which line the surface of organs, while sarcomas are cancers that start in mesenchymal cells, such as those found in connective tissue, bone, or muscle. In sarcomatoid carcinoma, the tumour starts as …
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In pathology, rhabdoid describes tumour cells resembling immature muscle cells called rhabdomyoblasts. Although these cells resemble developing muscle cells, they are not actually muscle-related, and tumours with rhabdoid cells typically do not arise from muscle tissue. Instead, “rhabdoid” refers specifically to their appearance under a microscope. Tumours containing rhabdoid cells tend to behave aggressively and …
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The term “sarcomatoid” describes cancer cells that resemble those typically found in sarcomas. Sarcomas are cancers that develop from connective tissues like bones, muscles, fat, or blood vessels. Sarcomatoid cells are long, thin, and have pointed ends, giving them a spindle-shaped appearance. Pathologists often use the term sarcomatoid to indicate that these cells have a …
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