Intramuscular hemangioma with extensive ossification: Unique radiographic and histologic features

Abstract

Intramuscular hemangioma is a benign tumor representing 0.8% of all hemangiomas. Rarely intramuscular hemangioma presents with massive ossification in the mass that can be misleading and cause misdiagnoses, and unnecessary workups. We describe a case of intramuscular hemangioma with massive ossification in the left thigh of a 54-year-old man presented with pressure symptoms while exercising.

Keywords

Muscle lesion / Hemangioma / Ossification / Intramuscular hemangioma / Calcification

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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