Leiomyoma of the sternothyroid muscle.

Leiomyoma of the sternothyroid muscle.

Am J Otolaryngol. 2016 May-Jun;37(3):217-20

Authors: Rowe ME, Khorsandi AS, Guerrero DR, Brett EM, Sarlin J, Urken ML

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Leiomyomas are benign cutaneous tumors of smooth muscle origin. Only a small percentage of leiomyomas arise in the head and neck region. We present the first case of leiomyoma arising in the sternothyroid muscle of the neck.
CASE REPORT: We analyze the clinical presentation, pathology, and histology for a single case study. The histologic findings of the tumor located in the sternothyroid muscle support the diagnosis of leiomyoma.
DISCUSSION: This is the first case of leiomyoma arising in the sternothyroid muscle, and only the second reported case of leiomyoma in the strap muscles of the neck.
CONCLUSION: Leiomyoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue tumors in the head and neck region. A histological analysis is essential in determining both tumor type and subtype, which will inform the proper course of treatment.

PMID: 27178511 [PubMed - in process]

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