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Diagnosis and surgical management of a distal popliteal intravascular myopericytoma in a patient with limited access to health care

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Myopericytomas (MPCs) are a rare type of benign, perivascular, soft tissue tumor. The intravascular subtype of this tumor is particularly rare, with <200 cases reported in the literature. This case report describes the diagnosis and surgical management of a popliteal fossa intravascular subtype of MPC in a 77-year-old man presenting with claudication and a mass behind the knee. After months of extensive diagnostic workup, excisional biopsy both confirmed the diagnosis and resolved his symptoms. This report highlights how highly vascularized soft tissue masses can present extensive diagnostic uncertainty and operative complexity.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.102072

Authors: Srikanth Pillai, Kiana Bennett, Jacqueline DeMarco, William F. Oppat

Institutions: Wayne State University, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumors and treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250