Question

Tumors arising from cells in connective tissue, bone or muscle are called:

• A. Sarcoma
• B. Carcinoma
• C. Lymphoma
• D. Myeloma

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Sarcoma

• Tumors that arise from cells in connective tissue, bone, or muscle are called sarcomas.

• Sarcomas are rare cancers that originate in the body's supportive tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles, fat, and fibrous tissue.

• Patients with sarcomas often complain of pain or a hard mass, which is usually due to pressure on nearby nerves and soft tissues.

• Osteosarcoma: Originating from bone

  Chondrosarcoma: Originating from cartilage

  Liposarcoma: Originating from fat tissue

  Rhabdomyosarcoma: Originating from skeletal muscle