Cellular Neurothekeoma on the Nose: A Case Report
- Author:
Young-Wook RYOO
1
;
Yura KIM
;
Myung-Jin LEE
;
Sung-Ae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2023;61(8):509-512
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Neurothekeoma is a rare, benign, cutaneous tumor of unknown origin that can be classified into myxoid, cellular, and mixed types. The tumor presents as a solitary nodule mainly on the head, neck, and upper extremities of children and young adults with female preponderance. Histopathologically, epithelioid to spindled-shaped cells form lobules or micronodules and cytologic atypia are occasionally observed with variable fibrous and myxoid stroma.Neurothekeoma can mimic several benign and malignant tumors and recur if incompletely excised. Therefore, it is important to be aware of this tumor for accurate diagnosis. Herein, we report a case of nasal cellular neurothekeoma with a review of related literature.
