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Congenital superficial angiomyxoma
A J Bedlow1, S A Sampson, C A Holden
1Department of Dermatology, St. Helier Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey, UK.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|April 16, 1998
Summary
Superficial angiomyxomas, rare benign tumors, can present at birth. This case highlights a congenital scalp lesion and discusses screening for cardiac issues in patients with cutaneous myxomas.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Superficial angiomyxomas are uncommon benign neoplasms affecting the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.
- These tumors are typically diagnosed in adults, with congenital presentation being exceedingly rare.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old female presented with a congenital midline scalp nodule.
- The lesion was a myxoid dermal tumor composed of spindle cells, vasculature, and multinucleated giant cells.
Findings:
- Immunohistochemistry revealed CD34 positivity and negativity for S-100, cytokeratin, and smooth muscle actin.
- The congenital nature of this superficial angiomyxoma is a unique finding, not previously documented.
Implications:
- This case expands the clinical presentation spectrum of superficial angiomyxomas.
- It underscores the importance of considering cardiac screening in pediatric patients diagnosed with cutaneous myxomas, regardless of presentation age.