Myxofibrosarcoma is one of the most frequent soft tissue tumours in elderly patients, mostly arising in the extremities. Grade I lesions are only locally aggressive whereas grade II and grade III lesions have metastatic potential. The differential diagnosis contains several other (benign) myxoid soft tissue tumours.
Endocrine gland. Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.
target; blood system; ducts; hormones. a. Endocrine glands release their secretions directly into the blood. In other words they have no ducts. b. Endocrine glands secrete chemicals called hormones. c. Hormones are transported from the endocrine glands to all parts of the body by the blood system. d. Although hormones are carried throughout the body they only affect specific target organs and tissues. 2.