Intramuscular myxoma of the left thigh: a rare tumor
Authors: Michael S Papageorgiou
Background: Intramuscular myxomas are rare tumors of mesenchymal origin and are usually presented in skeletal or cardiac muscles. They are of gelatinous texture and tend to reach large dimensions. They usually present as a painless mass which grows significantly with time, but rarely causing symptoms as pain or pressure to nearby structures. Intramuscular myxomas are usually diagnosed with ultrasound, computed tomography scan or magnetic resonance imaging scan, but the definite diagnosis is acquired by the histology report of the excised mass. Case Presentation: We report a rare case of a large (4 x 4 cm) symptomatic myxoma of the left thigh in a 49-year-old female. Conclusion: Intramuscular myxomas are rare tumors of mesenchymal origin, which can reach large dimensions. Excision is advised, even in smaller-sized masses, in order to have a definite diagnosis.
Keywords: Case report, myxoma, desmoid tumor
Authors
Correspondence to:
Michael S Papageorgiou, Department of Surgery, American Medical Center, Nicosia, Cyprus mikpapageo@cytanet.com.cy
Publication history:
Received 16 Oct 2020
Revised 18 Jan 2021
Accepted 08 Feb 2021
Published online 20 Feb 2021
Published in print 27 Feb 2021
Michael S. Papageorgiou. Intramuscular myxoma of the left thigh: a rare tumor. https://www.ejmcr.com/?mno=14493 [Access: April 19, 2024]. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1602833316
Michael S. Papageorgiou. Intramuscular myxoma of the left thigh: a rare tumor. EJMCR. (2021), [cited April 19, 2024]; 5(2): 59-62. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1602833316
Michael S. Papageorgiou. 2021. Intramuscular myxoma of the left thigh: a rare tumor. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 5 (2), 59-62. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1602833316
Michael S. Papageorgiou. "Intramuscular myxoma of the left thigh: a rare tumor." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 5 (2021), 59-62. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1602833316
Michael S. Papageorgiou. "Intramuscular myxoma of the left thigh: a rare tumor." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 5.2 (2021), 59-62. Print. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1602833316
Michael S. Papageorgiou (2021) Intramuscular myxoma of the left thigh: a rare tumor. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 5 (2), 59-62. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1602833316