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Superficial acral fibromyxoma
O Quaba1, A Evans, A A Al-Nafussi
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Ninewells University Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK. omarquaba@doctors.net.uk
British Journal of Plastic Surgery
|May 18, 2005
Summary
Superficial acral fibromyxoma, a rare soft tissue tumor of the digits, is presented in a case study. This report details a surgically excised lesion confirmed as superficial acral fibromyxoma.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Surgical Oncology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Superficial acral fibromyxoma is a rare soft tissue tumor.
- It predominantly affects the digits, especially the nail bed region.
- First described in 2001, it remains a rare clinical entity.
Observation:
- A 71-year-old male presented with a long-standing digital lump.
- The lesion was located on the pulp of his right ring finger.
- Surgical excision was performed for diagnosis and treatment.
Findings:
- Pathological analysis confirmed the excised lesion as superficial acral fibromyxoma.
- This diagnosis represents a rare soft tissue tumor.
- The case provides a detailed clinical description of the entity.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the understanding of superficial acral fibromyxoma.
- It emphasizes the importance of considering rare diagnoses in digital lumps.
- Further surgical literature descriptions are needed for this rare entity.