Authors :
Dr. Kingshuk Ganguly; Dr. Aakash Lengde; Dr. Ashwin Shetty
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 1 - January
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7655938
Abstract :
A rare case of myopericytoma at the base of right
index finger managed with en bloc excision.
Methodology: A 53 year old female presented with
complains of right index finger pain and swelling since
the last 4 years aggravated since the last 1 week. On
examination , a swelling was noted over the base of the
index finger with the plane being subcutaneous and
tenderness noted over the swelling. No skin
changes,scars or sinuses noted.Patient was evaluated and
no bony involvement with mild elevation in erythrocyte
sedimentation rate was noted and planned for en bloc
excision of the mass.
Result: En bloc excision of the mass measuring 1x0.7x0.5
cm was performed and sent for histopathological
evaluation which revealed an encapsulated lesion
showing spindle cells which are surrounding the blood
vessels and a diagnosis of Myopericytoma was made.
Patient achieved full range of motion of the index finger
and complete resolution of pain following the procedure
with good postoperative outcome.
Conclusion: Myopericytomas are a recently described
group of tumours that originate from the peri vascular
myoid cells and are predominantly seen in distal part of
extremities. It is a rare tumor and hence identification is
of utmost importance and surgical excision yielded good
postoperative outcome in our case.
A rare case of myopericytoma at the base of right
index finger managed with en bloc excision.
Methodology: A 53 year old female presented with
complains of right index finger pain and swelling since
the last 4 years aggravated since the last 1 week. On
examination , a swelling was noted over the base of the
index finger with the plane being subcutaneous and
tenderness noted over the swelling. No skin
changes,scars or sinuses noted.Patient was evaluated and
no bony involvement with mild elevation in erythrocyte
sedimentation rate was noted and planned for en bloc
excision of the mass.
Result: En bloc excision of the mass measuring 1x0.7x0.5
cm was performed and sent for histopathological
evaluation which revealed an encapsulated lesion
showing spindle cells which are surrounding the blood
vessels and a diagnosis of Myopericytoma was made.
Patient achieved full range of motion of the index finger
and complete resolution of pain following the procedure
with good postoperative outcome.
Conclusion: Myopericytomas are a recently described
group of tumours that originate from the peri vascular
myoid cells and are predominantly seen in distal part of
extremities. It is a rare tumor and hence identification is
of utmost importance and surgical excision yielded good
postoperative outcome in our case.