spindle cell neoplasm

Malignant spindle cell neoplasm

Definition: A malignant spindle cell neoplasm is a type of tumour composed of spindle-shaped cells. These cells appear elongated and narrow under a microscope, resembling a spindle. This diagnosis describes a broad category of tumors rather than a specific type of cancer. Is it a type of cancer? Yes, a malignant spindle cell neoplasm is …
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Spindle cell neoplasm

A spindle-cell neoplasm is a general term used to describe an abnormal growth (a neoplasm) made up of spindle cells (cells that are longer than they are wide). Spindle-cell neoplasm is considered a general term because it includes many different types of benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) growths. Most malignant spindle-cell neoplasms are called sarcomas. …
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