angioleiomyoma

Definition: Angioleiomyoma (vascular leiomyoma, angiomyoma) of the skin or soft tissues is thought to arise from vascular smooth muscle, and is generally acquired.

Images

 Vascular leiomyoma, "Angioleiomyoma"/ H palate. well circumscribed, whorled smooth ms bundles+ thick-walled BV

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Synopsis

 well-circumscribed, bundles of benign smooth muscle cells
 numerous admixed vessels of varying sizes
 Usually lower extremity site

Localization

 cutaneous angioleiomyoma
 dural angioleiomyoma
 palatine angioleiomyoma

See also

 smooth muscle tumors
  vascular tumors