Huge aggressive angiomyxoma: a case report and literature review

Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2006 Jun;22(6):301-4. doi: 10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70316-X.

Abstract

Angiomyxoma occurs mostly in 30- to 40-year-old females and is described histologically as a mesenchymal tumor, composed of fibroblasts within a strong myxoid background. It occurs mainly in the female pelvis, vulva or perineum, and grows slowly. Treatment is surgical excision. Unfortunately, there is a relatively high rate of recurrence because the exact extent of the tumor is difficult for the surgeon to determine. We report a case of aggressive angiomyxoma combined with uterine myoma, and discuss the characteristics of its images. Surgical excision of the tumor was performed, and adjuvant treatment was given for local recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Myxoma / diagnosis
  • Myxoma / pathology*
  • Myxoma / therapy
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed