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Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma: a case report
Helen Karvouni1, Anneza I Yiallourou, Maria Kyriazi
12nd Department of Surgery, Aretaieion Hospital, University of Athens, Vasilissis Sophias 76, 11528, Athens, Greece. annyiallo@yahoo.gr.
Cases Journal
|March 9, 2010
Summary
Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma is a rare, benign soft tissue tumor typically found in inguinal lymph nodes. This report details a case in a 36-year-old man, reviewing its key features.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Soft Tissue Tumors
Background:
- Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma is an exceptionally rare benign soft tissue neoplasm.
- These tumors predominantly originate within inguinal lymph nodes.
- They typically manifest as slow-growing, asymptomatic inguinal masses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma in a 36-year-old male patient.
- To elucidate the clinicopathologic characteristics of this rare tumor.
- To provide a concise review of the existing medical literature on this condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Clinicopathologic analysis of the tumor.
- Literature review of intranodal palisaded myofibroblastomas.
Main Results:
- A case of intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma was identified in a 36-year-old man.
- The tumor exhibited typical features of this rare entity.
- The case aligns with previously documented presentations and characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Intranodal palisaded myofibroblastoma is a rare benign tumor, predominantly affecting inguinal lymph nodes.
- Understanding its clinicopathologic features is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on this unusual soft tissue neoplasm.
