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Superficial angiomyxoma presenting as a groin hernia in a male toddler
1General Surgery Service, Ireland Army Community Hospital, Fort Knox, Kentucky 40121-5520, USA.
Abstract:
Angiomyxomas are a group of relatively rare mesenchymal myxoid tumors. There are three types: superficial angiomyxoma, aggressive angiomyxoma, and angiomyofibroblastoma. These tumors have a predilection for occurring in the perineum of middle aged females. The youngest reported case was in a 4-year-old female. The youngest male patient was 8 years old. This report presents a case of a 2-year-old male with a groin superficial angiomyxoma mimicking an inguinal hernia. Wide local excision was performed without recurrence at 3-month follow-up. The clinical and pathologic characteristics of this group of tumors are discussed.
Insights
Superficial angiomyxomas are rare tumors. A 2-year-old male with a groin superficial angiomyxoma, mimicking an inguinal hernia, was successfully treated with wide local excision, showing no recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Angiomyxomas are rare mesenchymal myxoid tumors with three subtypes: superficial angiomyxoma, aggressive angiomyxoma, and angiomyofibroblastoma.
- These tumors typically affect middle-aged females, often in the perineal region.
- Reported cases show a predilection for females, with the youngest male patient being 8 years old.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a 2-year-old male presenting with a superficial angiomyxoma in the groin.
- The tumor mimicked the clinical presentation of an inguinal hernia.
- The patient underwent wide local excision for the superficial angiomyxoma.
Findings:
- The 2-year-old male patient experienced no recurrence of the superficial angiomyxoma at a 3-month follow-up post-excision.
- This case highlights a superficial angiomyxoma in a very young male, challenging typical demographic patterns.
Implications:
- This case expands the known age and sex distribution for superficial angiomyxomas.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric angiomyxoma cases.
- Further research into the clinical and pathological characteristics of angiomyxomas in diverse populations is warranted.