Alhujayri AK, Alsugair SI, Al Mishal O. Fast growing myopericytoma of the hand: Case report and literature review.
Int J Surg Case Rep 2021;
85:106220. [PMID:
34298419 PMCID:
PMC8322303 DOI:
10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106220]
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Abstract
Introduction and importance
Myopericytoma (MPC) is a rare benign soft tissue neoplasm that arises from perivascular smooth muscle-like myoid cells that share features of both glomus and smooth muscle cells. It usually slow growing solitary tumor that might mimic aggressive sarcoma.
Case presentation
45 years old male, with unremarkable medical history, presented with fast growing mass on the left 1st webspace that was noticed 6 months prior to presentation. Investigations with US and MRI showed highly vascular solid mass that was worrisome for malignant lesion. Surgical excision was done and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of myopericytoma.
Clinical discussion
MPC is a rare perivascular neoplasm that’s reported mainly in the extremities with lower limbs are most affected sites. Usually it presents as solid painless slowly growing mass. However, Multiple papers reported different rare presentations like multiple, painful and some with malignant transformation.
Conclusion
MPC is a benign tumor that might mimic aggressive sarcoma. Such cases should be approached with high suspicion and proper investigation and management should be followed promptly.
Myopericytoma (MPC) is a rare benign soft tissue neoplasm.
It usually slow growing solitary tumor that might mimic aggressive sarcoma.
It occurs mainly in the extremities with lower limbs are most affected sites.
High suspicion and proper investigation and management to achieve proper diagnosis
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