INTRAMUSCULAR MYXOMA - A case report and review of literature.

DR.VAISHALI V. GAIKWAD; DR.S.A. MURCHITE; DR.B.PRADEEP KALYAN.

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

INTRAMUSCULAR MYXOMA - A case report and review of literature.

Dr. Vaishali V. Gaikwad, Dr. S. A. Murchite, Dr. B. Pradeep Kalyan.

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;Introduction: Intramuscular myxoma is a rare benign soft tissue tumor involving the musculoskeletal system. The incidence is reported as varying from 0.1 to 0.13 per 100,000 population. Most patients present between the fifth and sixth decade of life. The swelling commonly occurs in the large muscles of the thigh, shoulder, buttocks and arms. The tumor can be diagnosed with certainty only with histopathological. Histologically, these neoplasms are composed of a few elongated or starshaped cells lying in abundant mucoid stroma. These tumours are characterized by expanding growth without forming distant metastases examination. Local recurrence is rare after excision. Case Report: A 76year old male patient presented to us with a swelling of the anterior aspect of the lateral third of the left thigh measuring about 5 x 4 x 4 centimeters. He was thoroughly investigated and the swelling excised in total. The soft cystic swelling excised was found on histopathology to be an intramuscular myxoma. Conclusion: This case report is being presented since the tumor is rare and also an important consideration in the differential diagnosis of sarcomas, intramuscular lipoma, hemangioma, hematoma, and desmoid tumor. Another important feature is that it can be diagnosed with certainty only after excision. Myxomas are a group of benign neoplasms, whose first symptom is the appearance of a palpable tumour, whose stretching growth causes pain. After magnetic resonance imaging and a diagnosis, it is necessary to plan the surgery. Radical resection of the lesion is a method of choice, which guarantees long-lasting recovery.</p>