A Subcutaneous Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumor of Soft Parts of the Right Ankle: A Case Report

Abstract- Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor (PHAT) is a rare, slow-growing mass, which is locally aggressive and classified as tumors of borderline malignancy. In this study, we report a case of subcutaneous ankle mass in 43-year-old female since 2 years ago with a pathological diagnosis of...

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Published in:Acta medica Iranica 2019, Vol.57 (3), p.197-199
Main Authors: Sadeghi, Asie, Mardani, Azam, Mortazi, Shahin, Rakhshani, Naser
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ankle
Case reports
Cell growth
Kaposis sarcoma
Literature reviews
Pathology
Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor
Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor of the soft parts
Subcutaneous
Thrombosis
Tumors
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Summary:Abstract- Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor (PHAT) is a rare, slow-growing mass, which is locally aggressive and classified as tumors of borderline malignancy. In this study, we report a case of subcutaneous ankle mass in 43-year-old female since 2 years ago with a pathological diagnosis of PHAT, characterized by clusters of ectatic, fibrin-lined, and thin-walled vessels which are surrounded by a spindled or pleomorphic neoplastic stroma.
ISSN:0044-6025
1735-9694
DOI:10.18502/acta.v57i3.1824