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Myofibroma

Last edited: 4/23/2026

Overview

Myofibroma, particularly in its cutaneous adult form, is a benign vascular neoplasm characterized by solitary skin nodules that typically do not regress spontaneously 1. It contrasts with infantile myofibromatosis, which can involve visceral organs and has a more variable prognosis 1.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical Presentation: Solitary, usually painless nodules on the skin, commonly located on extremities 1.
  • Histopathology: Four histopathological patterns identified; detailed microscopic examination crucial for diagnosis 1.
  • Immunohistochemistry: Often utilized to confirm diagnosis and differentiate from other soft tissue tumors 1.
  • Ultrastructural Examination: May be necessary for definitive diagnosis in complex cases 1.
  • Management

  • Surgical Excision: Primary treatment for definitive removal and diagnosis 1.
  • Observation: For asymptomatic lesions, close monitoring without intervention may be considered 1.
  • No Specific Medical Therapy: No pharmacological treatment typically required due to benign nature 1.
  • Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: Infantile forms involve deeper tissues and viscera with varied outcomes; distinct from adult solitary cutaneous lesions 1.
  • Elderly: No specific considerations noted beyond general management principles 1.
  • Comorbidities: No specific management adjustments mentioned for patients with comorbidities 1.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Confirm diagnosis through histopathological examination including immunohistochemical markers (Evidence: Moderate 1).
  • Surgical excision is recommended for definitive treatment of cutaneous adult myofibroma (Evidence: Expert opinion 1).
  • Asymptomatic lesions may be managed with observation without immediate intervention (Evidence: Expert opinion 1).
  • References

    1 Requena L, Kutzner H, Hügel H, Rütten A, Furio V. Cutaneous adult myofibroma: a vascular neoplasm. Journal of cutaneous pathology 1996. link

    Original source

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      Cutaneous adult myofibroma: a vascular neoplasm.Requena L, Kutzner H, Hügel H, Rütten A, Furio V Journal of cutaneous pathology (1996)

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