Angioleiomyoma of distal ulnar artery of the hand.
Angioleiomyomas are rare and benign smooth muscle tumors that are infrequently found in the hand. We present a case of angioleiomyoma of the distal ulnar artery that presented with painless mass and gradual enlargement. 3D computed tomography angiography revealed a mass involved with ulnar artery. Surgical excision was performed, and the histology was characteristic of an angioleiomyoma. The patient became asymptomatic after the operation. At 1-year follow-up after the operation, no recurrence has developed. The purpose of this case report is, furthermore, to consider the differential diagnosis in painless masses of the hand.
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital and Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, 862-3 Shimogo, Ogori, Yamaguchi Japan.
Mohamed
M
Shafi
Yasunori
Y
Hattori
Kazuteru
K
Doi