Spindle cell sarcoma

Spindle cell sarcoma

Spindle cell sarcoma is a type of connective tissue cancer in which the cells are spindle-shaped when examined under a microscope.

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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=44298 Spindle cell sarcoma] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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