| Literature DB >> 27654461 |
Lauren K Szolomayer1,2, Paul G Talusan1,2, Wayne F Chan1,2, Dieter M Lindskog1,2.
Abstract
Leiomyoma is a benign soft-tissue tumor that can arise in any soft tissue; however, in the extremities, it is usually a subcutaneous mass. Masses in the foot and ankle in general are rare, and few reports in the literature describe leiomyoma in this region of the body. We present a series of 8 cases of leiomyoma of the foot and ankle, 4 of which are subclassified as angioleiomyomas. The characteristic patient presentation, imaging, and histological findings are presented here to increase awareness of this soft-tissue mass in the foot and ankle. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE: Level V.Entities:
Keywords: angioleiomyoma; leiomyoma
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27654461 DOI: 10.1177/1938640016670243
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Foot Ankle Spec ISSN: 1938-6400