International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences

Rare intramuscular myxoma of the flexor hallucis longus: A case report

2024, Volume 10 Issue 2

Rare intramuscular myxoma of the flexor hallucis longus: A case report

Author(s): Kenzie Ongko Wijaya and Lie Adityo Hansen
Abstract: 
Intramuscular myxoma is a rare benign soft tissue tumor with unclear etiology and histology. Typically occurring in the heart and rarely in the musculoskeletal system, it presents as a relatively clear lesion with a clinical diagnosis tending towards benignity. We report a case of a 74-year-old male with swelling and pain in the left leg, diagnosed via MRI with a characteristic cystic mass in the flexor hallucis longus muscle. Histopathological examination revealed typical features of myxoma, including low signal intensity on T1-weighted imaging and high signal intensity on T2-weighted imaging, consistent with a mucus-rich tumor stroma.
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International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences
How to cite this article:
Kenzie Ongko Wijaya, Lie Adityo Hansen. Rare intramuscular myxoma of the flexor hallucis longus: A case report. Int J Orthop Sci 2024;10(2):11-14. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2024.v10.i2a.3525
 
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