Cutaneous myoepithelioma: A rare challenging lesion--A Case report and Literature review

Abstract

A case of cutaneous myoepithelioma arising in the plantar area in a 56-year-old man is presented. The morphology and immunohistochemical profile are described. The literature on the subject is analyzed.

Keywords

Myoepithelioma skin / Cutaneous myxed tumor

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

There is no conflict of interest.

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