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ORPHA:213625Disease
What it is
Leiomyosarcoma of the corpus uteri is a rare, malignant, mesenchymal tumor of smooth muscle origin characterized, histologically, by spindle and/or pleomorphic cells, often forming disorganized fascicles, with tumor cell necrosis and, macroscopically, by a large, soft, usually intramural mass with irregular borders and necrotic and hemorrhagic areas, located in the uterus. Presenting signs and symptoms typically include dysfunctional vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, palpable pelvic mass and/or pelvic pain/pressure. Changes in bowel habits, frequent or painful urination and hematuria may also be associated.
Key facts
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ICD-10 codes
ICD-10 has no distinct code for most rare diseases, so many are filed under the nearest available one. A shared code identifies the group, not this disease — the ORPHAcode above is what identifies it.
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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