J Korean Soc Radiol.
2010 Aug;63(2):189-192.
Myoid Hamartoma of the Breast: A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Radiology, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea. lionmain@catholic.ac.kr
- 2Department of Hospital Pathology, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea.
Abstract
- Myoid (muscular) hamartoma is a rare subtype of hamartoma and is characterized by the presence of smooth muscle cells. We report a case of myoid hamartoma presenting as a large palpable mass in a 28-year-old patient, which was confirmed by surgical excision and pathologic diagnosis.