PEComa

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PEComa
TermPEComa
Short definitionPEComa - A family of rare tumors that form in the soft tissues of the stomach, intestines, lungs, female reproductive tract and urogenital tract. Most PEComas are benign (not cancerous). 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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PEComa - A family of rare tumors that form in the soft tissues of the stomach, intestines, lungs, female reproductive tract and urogenital tract. Most PEComas are benign (not cancerous). They often occur in children with an inherited disease called tuberous sclerosis. Also called perivascular epitheloid cell tumor

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