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Congenital cutaneous angioleiomyoma.
Luz Orozco-Covarrubias1, Daniel Carrasco-Daza, Rolando Julian-Gonzalez
1Department of Dermatology, National Institute of Pediatrics, Mexico City, Mexico. franluz@terra.com.mx
Pediatric Dermatology
|July 29, 2011
Summary
Congenital cutaneous angioleiomyoma, a rare benign tumor, presented as a painful leg mass at birth. Surgical removal confirmed the diagnosis, with good prognosis and rare recurrence, marking this as the second reported case.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Congenital cutaneous angioleiomyoma is an exceptionally rare benign smooth muscle neoplasm.
- These tumors typically manifest as firm, painful subcutaneous lesions.
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