Current Concepts of Foot and Ankle Angioleiomyoma

Angioleiomyoma is a benign tumor, which arises from the smooth muscle. It comprises approximately 4.4% of all benign soft tissues ’ neoplasms and they are commonly located at the lower extremities. They are most frequently found in middle-aged women. Angioleiomyoma is usually presented as a painful solitary lesion in the subcutaneous tissue.Due to the lack of evidence in the literature, the aim of this current concepts revie w was to provide foot and ankle surgeons the most updated and useful information for diagnosis and management of foot or ankle's angioleiomyoma.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 17, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Michael Matos, S érgio Soares, Mohand Agaoua Tags: Review Article Source Type: research