Myopericytoma of the Foot: A Case Report

J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 Jul;58(4):811-813. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2018.11.026. Epub 2019 May 10.

Abstract

Myopericytoma is a rare soft tissue tumor found in the subcutaneous and superficial soft tissues in the extremities. The present study reports a unique case of myopericytomas found in the first and second toes of a patient. The masses were surgically excised, and on pathologic and immunohistochemical examination, the diagnosis of myopericytoma was made. At the follow-up visit, the patient had no recurrence of the soft tissue tumor.

Keywords: foot; myopericytoma; soft tissue tumor; surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Foot Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Diseases* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Myopericytoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Myopericytoma* / pathology
  • Toes / diagnostic imaging