Case Report: Angioleiomyoma in a 12-Year-Old Boy | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||
| Article 151, Volume 94, Issue 1, January 2024, Pages 1011-1013 PDF (609.25 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2024.345511 | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Introduction: This was a unique case of solid subtype angioleiomyoma located in the right posterior neck triangle of a 12-year-old boy, emphasizing the differential diagnoses and the diagnostic journey. Objective: This report aimed to study the importance of differential diagnosis of pediatric neck lumps. Methods: Clinical examination, imaging (ultrasound and CT scan), and histological evaluations were employed. Results: Despite initial assumptions surrounding the nature of the lump, histological examination following an excisional biopsy confirmed it as a solid subtype angioleiomyoma. Conclusion: The report stressed on the importance of including angioleiomyoma in the differential diagnosis for pediatric neck lumps and the significance of histological examination in achieving a definitive diagnosis. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Angioleiomyomas; pediatrics; neck lump | ||
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