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- Title
Myofibroma of the pinna: a case report and review of the literature.
- Authors
Bhatt, Nupur; Pan, Lydia; Ben-Dov, Tom; Rickert, Scott
- Abstract
Background: Myofibromas are rare mesenchymal tumors with a predilection for the head, neck, and oral cavity. Primarily affecting infants and young children, these tumors typically manifest as superficial painless nodules. Diagnosis is confirmed through histopathological examination of a biopsy, revealing nodules characterized by spindle cell proliferation. To our knowledge, only two cases of pinna myofibroma have been previously reported in the literature. Case presentation: Here, we present the case of a three-year-old male who developed a myofibroma of the left auricle following trauma to the area one year earlier. The patient underwent surgical resection without any postoperative complications. The patient later returned with a lesion consistent with hypertrophic scar. Conclusions: This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the clinical presentation, histopathologic and immunohistochemical features, and surgical management of this unique case of myofibroma of the pinna.
- Subjects
LITERATURE reviews; EAR; SURGICAL excision; SYMPTOMS; SURGICAL complications
- Publication
Surgical Case Reports, 2024, Vol 10, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2198-7793
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1186/s40792-024-01879-w