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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Tumors
  • Dermatology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Tufted angiomas are rare, benign vascular tumors typically presenting in infancy or childhood.
  • Acquired tufted angiomas are even rarer, with limited case reports in adults, often associated with specific clinical contexts.

Observation:

  • A 68-year-old woman presented with a painless, firm, unilateral neck mass measuring 4x4 cm.
  • Angio-MRI revealed a solid, well-demarcated tumor with significant arterial hyperperfusion.
  • Core needle aspiration biopsy showed characteristic "cannonball" tufts.

Findings:

  • Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of acquired tufted angioma.
  • The tumor was successfully excised after preoperative embolization.
  • Postoperative follow-up showed no evidence of local recurrence or distant metastases.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering acquired tufted angioma in the differential diagnosis of adult neck masses.
  • Successful management through embolization and surgical extirpation demonstrates effective treatment strategies.
  • The favorable outcome underscores the generally benign nature of tufted angiomas when completely resected.