Intramuscular Myxoma of the Foot: A Case Report
10.14193/jkfas.2023.27.1.35
- Author:
Woo Jin SHIN
1
;
Choong Sik LEE
;
Cheol Mog HWANG
;
Min Gu JANG
;
Jae Hwang SONG
Author Information
1. Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2023;27(1):35-38
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Intramuscular myxoma is a rare benign myxoid tumor that is difficult to differentiate from other benign soft tissue tumors and sarcoma, and as a result, intramuscular myxoma is commonly misdiagnosed as another type of soft tissue tumor. Accordingly, awareness of the existence of this condition is a fundamental requirement for treatment decision-making. Furthermore, although intramuscular myxoma appears grossly to be well-circumscribed, it can infiltrate adjacent soft tissue microscopically. Tumor resection is the recommended treatment, but appropriate surgical margin sizes remain controversial. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first South Korean report to be issued on the treatment of intramuscular myxoma of the foot.
