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Superficial angiomyxoma of the posterior neck

  • Hwang, Young Joong (Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Eulji University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Hong Won (Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Eulji University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Il Seok (Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Eulji University Hospital) ;
  • Jung, Sung Gyun (Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Eulji University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Hye Kyung (Department of Pathology, Eulji University Hospital)
  • Received : 2020.11.17
  • Accepted : 2021.02.19
  • Published : 2021.02.20
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Abstract

Superficial angiomyxoma (SA) is a rare, benign, cutaneous soft tissue tumor. It is composed of myxoid matrix and blood vessels. Herein, we report a case of a solitary SA on the posterior neck of a 6-year-old boy. An analysis of the biopsied specimen showed a prominent myxoid stroma with thin-walled, branching blood vessels, revealing the presence of an SA. SA especially that originating in the posterior neck, is rarely seen and should be considered as a differential diagnosis for a solitary mass in the posterior neck.

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