Abstract
Myopericytoma is a recently described, rare, soft-tissue tumour with perivascular differentiation of myoid cells. We present a case of myopericytoma occurring around the ankle in a 68-year old man. The patient presented with a history of a lump around the ankle of 4 years’ duration. Clinical presentation, radiological features and histopathologic findings of this case are reported, and the relevant literature is reviewed.
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Harish, S., O’Donnell, P., Briggs, T.W.R. et al. Myopericytoma in Kager’s fat pad. Skeletal Radiol 36, 165–169 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-006-0108-2
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