Angioleiomyoma originating from the ano-rectal wall presenting as a perineal mass: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Angioleiomyoma, a vascular leiomyoma is a rare, benign smooth-muscle tumor observed to occur anywhere in the body, most frequently in the lower extremities but very rarely in the digestive system. Angioleiomyoma in the hindgut is infrequent and in particular, rectal/perianal location has been observed very rarely.

Case report

We describe herein a case of a 50-year-old male patient complaining of perineal discomfort and a swelling at the level of the left ischio-rectal fossa, moderately painful. This solid mass in the left ischio-rectal space was in close relationship with the wall of the ano-rectal junction. After surgical removal and histopathology, the mass resulted an angioleiomyoma, vascular type, desmin positive, a very rare neoplasm. Extensive immune-histo

SUBMITTER: Valiyeva S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11850484 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature