Multiple subcutaneous angiomyxolipomas associated with olecranon bursa cyst: A rare presentation of a rare entity

Angiomyxolipoma is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor. We describe this lesion in an 81-year-old male who presented with a gradually increasing painless swelling over the right elbow for the past 2 years following a trivial trauma. On local examination, a 6 cm × 4 cm soft, cystic, fluctuant, mobile, no...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2012-03, Vol.78 (2), p.204-206
Main Authors: Anand, Mani, Deshmukh, Sanjay, Gulati, Harveen, Yadav, Prashant
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Angiomyolipoma - pathology
Bursa (Anatomy)
Bursa, Synovial - pathology
Care and treatment
Connective tissue tumors
Cysts
Cysts - pathology
Dermatology
Diagnosis
Elbow Joint - pathology
Humans
Male
Myxoma - pathology
Olecranon Process - pathology
Physiological aspects
Skin
Tumors
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Summary:Angiomyxolipoma is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor. We describe this lesion in an 81-year-old male who presented with a gradually increasing painless swelling over the right elbow for the past 2 years following a trivial trauma. On local examination, a 6 cm × 4 cm soft, cystic, fluctuant, mobile, non-tender mass was seen at the posterior aspect of the right elbow. It was clinically diagnosed as olecranon bursa cyst.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0378-6323.93649