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Ankle neurothekeoma: a case report.
Bommie F Seo1, Hae-won Kang, Jun Yong Lee
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Summary
Neurothekeoma, a rare benign nerve sheath tumor, typically affects young adults. This report details an exceptionally rare case of ankle neurothekeoma occurring in a child, highlighting its unusual location and patient demographic.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Neurothekeoma, also known as benign nerve sheath myxoma, is a rare, benign cutaneous tumor originating from nerve sheath cells.
- These tumors are typically asymptomatic, grow slowly, and are most commonly diagnosed in young adults.
- While neurothekeomas usually present on the head, neck, or upper extremities, they are extremely rare in the lower extremities.
Observation:
- This study presents a unique case of neurothekeoma located in the ankle of a child.
- This presentation is notable given the tumor's typical age distribution and common anatomical locations.
Findings:
- The case highlights the possibility of neurothekeoma occurring in pediatric patients, even in unusual locations like the ankle.
- A review of existing literature on neurothekeoma cases was conducted to contextualize this rare finding.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum and anatomical distribution of neurothekeoma.
- It underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric patients presenting with cutaneous masses, even in atypical sites.