Myxoma of the upper leg originating from an appendiceal mucinous neoplasm: A case report

Li,Jun; Zhang,Xue‑Yan; Wang,Bin; Cao,Qing‑Yong

doi:10.3892/ol.2015.3582

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Myxoma of the upper leg originating from an appendiceal mucinous neoplasm: A case report

Authors:
- Jun Li
- Xue‑Yan Zhang
- Bin Wang
- Qing‑Yong Cao
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Affiliations: Department of Radiology, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264100, P.R. China, Nursing College, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, P.R. China, Medical Imaging Research Institute, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, P.R. China
Pages: 2327-2328
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Published online on: August 7, 2015

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Abstract

Myxoma is rare in the upper leg. The current study presents the case of a large tumor in the right upper leg. The tumor extended to pelvic cavity and was found to be connected with a cystic and solid neoplasm that was adjacent to the ascending colon in the right lower quadrant. The large tumor of the upper leg had existed for 15 years and had ulcerated through the skin 4 days prior to admittance. Palliative surgery was performed, with histological findings of a myxoma. Since appendiceal mucinous neoplasms may invade organizations outside of the mucous layer of the appendix and cause secondary peritoneal myxoma, this myxoma of the upper leg probably originated from an appendiceal mucinous neoplasm.

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International Journal of Molecular Medicine

International Journal of Oncology

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Oncology Reports

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Myxoma of the upper leg originating from an appendiceal mucinous neoplasm: A case report

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