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A case of painful angioleiomyoma at the tip of the great toe with cyst-like appearance, probably due to the myxoid degeneration and accumulation of mucin is described. Although angioleiomyoma is usually a solid and firm tumor, larger leiomyoma may show such a cystic appearance clinically, and it is difficult to distinguish from other cystic or painful tumors. In such instances, characteristic pain would be a help to diagnosis.
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Sawada, Y. Angioleiomyoma masquerading as a painful ganglion of the great toe. Eur J Plast Surg 11, 175–177 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00295280
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