Superficial angiomyxoma of the skin

Superficial angiomyxoma of the skin

Authors

  • Alvaro Abarzúa-Araya Department of Dermatology, Facultad de Medicina,Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile.
  • Aimillios Lallas Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Simonetta Piana Pathology Unit Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Caterina Longo Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Elvira Moscarella Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • Giuseppe Argenziano Dermatology Unit, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy

Keywords:

superficial angiomyxoma, angiomyxoma, cutaneous tumor, dermoscopy

Abstract

Superficial angiomyxomas (SA) of the skin are rare benign cutaneous tumors of soft tissue composed of prominent myxoid matrix and numerous blood vessels. SA are more common in males [1] and they are usually located on the trunk but can also appear on the lower limbs, head, neck and genitalia [2,3]. Treatment is surgical, the total excision is curative, but local recurrence is possible [4]. Herein we present a 72-year-old patient with a history of melanoma in situ, with a new lesion on the lower back.

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Published

2016-07-31

Issue

2016 Vol 6, No 3 | July

Section

Observation

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How to Cite

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Abarzúa-Araya A, Lallas A, Piana S, Longo C, Moscarella E, Argenziano G. Superficial angiomyxoma of the skin. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online July 31, 2016:47-49. doi:10.5826/dpc.0603a09

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