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INTRAMUSCULAR MYXOMA OF THE BUTTOCK- A CASE REPORT
A Schuh1, P Koehl2, S Sesselmann3
11Hospital of trauma surgery, Department of musculoskeletal research, Marktredwitz Hospital, Germany.
Georgian Medical News
|November 25, 2022
Summary
This case study discusses a rare intramuscular myxoma (IM) in a 63-year-old woman
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intramuscular myxoma (IM) is a rare, benign soft tissue neoplasm.
- It typically affects individuals between 40-70 years old, with a predilection for women.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old female presented with a rapidly growing intramuscular myxoma in her right buttock.
- The tumor had been growing for 6 months.
Findings:
- Surgical resection was performed due to rapid growth and to rule out malignancy.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a large intramuscular myxoma.
- No recurrence was observed at the latest follow-up.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of surgical intervention for rapidly growing IMs, even in rare locations like the buttock.
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for differentiating IM from malignant tumors.
- Complete resection appears effective in preventing recurrence of intramuscular myxoma.
