Angioleiomyoma of the Achilles tendon

Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2003;61(3-4):137-9.

Abstract

Angioleiomyoma, a relatively rare tumor of smooth muscle origin, has been reported in many anatomical sites. We present a patient who was referred with a diagnosis of nodular Achilles tendinopathy. At exploration, the mass was excised, and histopathology revealed it to be an angioleiomyoma. Tumoral masses should form part of the differential diagnosis of a subcutaneous lesion on an extremity, particularly the lower limb.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Achilles Tendon / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Angiomyoma / pathology*
  • Angiomyoma / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male