Angioleiomyoma of the knee. A case report.
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چکیده
The authors report a case of an angioleiomyoma at the anteromedial side of the knee mimicking a neurinoma of the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve. Angioleiomyomas are benign soft tissue tumors with a predilection for the lower extremities in middle-aged females. Paroxysmal pain is triggered by pressure, cold and hormonal changes. Simple excision is usually curative.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Acta orthopaedica Belgica
دوره 68 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002