MYOPERICYTOMA MIMICKING SUBCUTANEOUS MELANOMA METASTASIS

Myopericytomas (MPs) are rare benign tumors commonly found in young women, with fewer than 200 cases reported, often leading to misdiagnosis. Ultrasound is a valuable tool for diagnosing and managing these tumors. This report discusses a 58-year-old woman with a history of vulvar melanoma and inguinal lymph node involvement. During proton therapy and follow-up, a subcutaneous nodular lesion appeared on her right wrist. Ultrasound imaging showed a well-defined, hypoechoic, round dermal-subcutaneous lesion with posterior acoustic enhancement and intense peripheral vascularity, suggestive of a vascular tumor. Spectral Doppler showed a biphasic waveform. Shear wave elastography indicated a median value of 3.5 m/s and 31.71 kPa. The lesion was excised, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of MP, with immunohistochemical staining positive for smooth muscle actin, caldesmon, and CD34.

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Quiz Ninety Seven

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Why is the use of intense ultrasound in cancer biopsies considered advantageous?

 

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What is the traditional method of obtaining genetic information from cancer biopsies?

 

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How does intense ultrasound improve the biopsy process for cancer patients?

 

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What type of information does intense ultrasound extract during cancer biopsies?

 

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What is the primary benefit of using intense ultrasound for cancer biopsies?

 

MYOPERICYTOMA MIMICKING SUBCUTANEOUS MELANOMA METASTASIS

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