Renal sarcomas are quite rare—less than 2% of malignant kidney tumors fall under this category. Renal sarcomas originate in the kidney's blood vessels or soft tissue, such as the connective tissue or fat around the kidneys. Leiomyosarcomas (LMSs) seem to be more common in females in their 30s and 50s.

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