A slow-growing tumor of stromal cells which occurs primarily in the genital and pelvic regions. This tumor is much more common in women. It can range from relatively small tumors to football-size masses in the pelvis. The histologic appearance of the tumor under the microscope is rather distinctive. Treatment consists of surgical excision (removal) [..]

A benign Neoplasm derived from Connective Tissue, consisting chiefly of polyhedral and stellate Cells that are loosely embedded in a soft mucoid matrix, thereby resembling primitive mesenchymal Tissue [..]

<tumour> A myxoma in which there is an unusually large number of vascular structures. (05 Mar 2000)