Radiographic diagnosis and differentiation of an aggressive angiomyxoma in a male patient

Aggressive angiomyxoma is a rare soft-tissue tumor which usually occurs in female patients of reproductive age. Its occurrence in men is even more unusual and as illustrated in this case the difference between pathology suggested by a physical examination and its actual extent can be quite striking....

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Published in:Journal of radiology case reports 2013-07, Vol.7 (7), p.1-6
Main Authors: Karwacki, Grzegorz Marek, Stöckli, Martin, Kettelhack, Christoph, Mengiardi, Bernard, Studler, Ueli
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Diagnosis, Differential
General Radiology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Myxoma - diagnostic imaging
Myxoma - pathology
Pelvic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Pelvic Neoplasms - pathology
Radiography
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Summary:Aggressive angiomyxoma is a rare soft-tissue tumor which usually occurs in female patients of reproductive age. Its occurrence in men is even more unusual and as illustrated in this case the difference between pathology suggested by a physical examination and its actual extent can be quite striking. We present a case report of an 81-year-old man with the typical MRI appearances of a pelvic aggressive angiomyxoma, describe imaging and histopathologic features of this rarely seen locally infiltrative neoplasm and also discuss therapeutic options for patients with an aggressive angiomyxoma.
ISSN:1943-0922
1943-0922
DOI:10.3941/jrcr.v7i7.1154