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Aggressive angiomyxoma presenting with huge abdominal lump: A case report
Sanjeev Kumar1, Nikhil Agrawal, Rahul Khanna
1Department of General Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India. akhannabhu@gmail.com.
Cases Journal
|August 30, 2008
Summary
Aggressive angiomyxoma, a rare mesenchymal tumor, typically affects females. This case highlights its presentation as a large abdominal mass with gluteal swelling, offering a literature review.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Aggressive angiomyxoma is an uncommon mesenchymal neoplasm.
- It predominantly occurs in adult females, often arising in the pelvic or perineal regions.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to its rarity and varied presentations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of aggressive angiomyxoma.
- To describe its presentation as a massive abdominal and gluteal mass.
- To review the existing literature on aggressive angiomyxoma.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a patient with aggressive angiomyxoma.
- Clinical examination and imaging findings.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with a large abdominal lump and gluteal swelling.
- The tumor was identified as aggressive angiomyxoma.
- The case was analyzed in the context of previously reported cases.
Conclusions:
- Aggressive angiomyxoma can present with extensive abdominal and gluteal involvement.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management.
- Further research is needed to understand the behavior and optimal treatment of this rare neoplasm.