sarcomatoid

Rhabdoid

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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Sarcomatoid

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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