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Leiomyosarcoma

 Subject

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Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A sarcoma containing large spindle cells of smooth muscle. Although it rarely occurs in soft tissue, it is common in the viscera. It is the most common soft tissue sarcoma of the gastrointestinal tract and uterus. The median age of patients is 60 years. ,Created For = LHSA-Dott

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PR2.1376, 1942-1945

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.1376
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, chart and notes relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 13 at first examination in 1942. Conditions mentioned include: failure of vision; proptosis; diplopia; and leiomyosarcoma. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1942-1945
Found in: Lothian Health Services Archive: Case Notes / Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Folder-based Case Notes / RIE, Professor Norman Dott, Neurology, Ward 20 (part 1)