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Acquired smooth muscle hamartoma.

Arfan ul Bari1, Simeen Ber Rahman

  • 1Combined Military Hospital, Azad Jammu Kashmir, Pakistan. albariul@yahoo.com

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|May 19, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Acquired smooth muscle hamartoma is a rare skin condition that can mimic Becker's nevus. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis in a 19-year-old man with a benign plaque.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Smooth muscle hamartoma is a rare, typically congenital, skin overgrowth of arrectores pilorum muscles.
  • Acquired forms can be misdiagnosed as Becker's nevus, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old male presented with a gradually developing lesion on his left shoulder.
  • The lesion began as small, skin-colored papules that merged into a larger, soft plaque over several years.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of acquired smooth muscle hamartoma.
  • The lesion was characterized as a benign hyperplasia of smooth muscle.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of histopathological confirmation for acquired smooth muscle hamartoma.
  • Understanding its benign nature reassures patients and guides conservative management, avoiding unnecessary treatments.

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