Myopericytoma: A Review of Twenty-Three Cases Over Twelve Years and a Case Report of a Rare Neoplasm.

Am J Dermatopathol

Consultant, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore .

Published: September 2022

Myopericytoma is a rare soft tissue tumor with a predilection for the distal extremities. It is commonly found in the skin and subcutaneous tissues and usually takes a benign course. Current knowledge is limited to isolated case series and reports; hence, this study aims to report our tertiary institution's experience with this uncommon entity. A review of our institution's pathology records for cases of myopericytoma was performed. From January 2009 to September 2020, 23 cases of myopericytoma were identified and their clinicopathologic features were reported. A unique case of myopericytoma of the ankle from the series was also highlighted as a case report. Among the 22 cutaneous cases, 18 were in the extremities and 4 in the head and neck. One patient had an intracranial lesion. Most patients developed asymptomatic nodules (72.2%), but 1 patient had a locally aggressive tumor on presentation. None recurred despite marginal excision in some patients (80.0%). In conclusion, pathologists and surgeons who encounter this rare neoplasm can reassure patients of its benign tendency.

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