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- Title
An Atypical Presentation of Myopericytoma in Palmar Arch and Review of the Literature.
- Authors
Kara, Adnan; Keskinbora, Mert; Kayaalp, Mahmut Enes; Şeker, Ali; Erdil, Mehmet; Bülbül, Murat
- Abstract
Introduction. Myopericytoma is a very rare perivascular tumor that can be presented with painful mass in lower extremities. We aimed to present an atypical presentation and location of myopericytoma. Presentation of Case. An 18-year-old otherwise healthy individual was admitted to outpatient clinic with complaints of numbness and pain in his right hand. He has had no trauma. On volar aspect of his right hand, a well-circumscribed, painful mass was palpated. MRI results were related to hemangioma. Surgical excision was planned and performed. Pathological investigation revealed the mass is myopericytoma. Discussion. This case demonstrates a rare location and presentation of myopericytoma. Reviewing the literature, discussion was made to expand the horizon for diagnosis and treatment of patients with similar symptoms. Conclusion. Myopericytoma can rarely present with numbness and pain in affected region. Surgical excision is helpful for definitive diagnosis and symptom relief.
- Subjects
OUTPATIENT medical care; PRIMARY care; PAIN management; SURGICAL excision; HEMANGIOMAS
- Publication
Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2014, p1
- ISSN
2090-6749
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2014/759329