Superficial angiomyxoma of the posterior neck

Arch Craniofac Surg. 2021 Feb;22(1):62-65. doi: 10.7181/acfs.2020.00668. Epub 2021 Feb 20.

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.

Keywords: Connective tissue; Myxoma; Neoplasms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports