sarkomartige
Sarkomartige (also referred to as *sarcomatoid* or *sarcomatous*) describes a pattern of cellular growth observed in certain types of tumors. The term originates from the Greek words *sarx* (meaning flesh) and *eidos* (meaning form), indicating a resemblance to sarcoma—a type of malignant tumor derived from connective tissue. Sarkomartige features are characterized by spindle-shaped or elongated cells with a disorganized arrangement, often accompanied by increased mitotic activity and a tendency toward aggressive behavior.
This pattern is not exclusive to sarcomas but can appear in various carcinomas, particularly those of epithelial
While the exact mechanisms driving sarkomartige transformation remain under investigation, factors such as genetic mutations, epithelial-to-mesenchymal