Leiomyoma - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Simon Yoo, MD

Diagnosis

leiomyoma

Body Site

leg

Age

28 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

follicular

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This young woman developed increasing numbers of red follicular papules on her legs, thighs, and a few in her axillae. The papules were painful with palpation but generally asymptomatic. Her sister had similar papules on her upper back. Multiple piloleiomyomas are the most common type of leiomyoma presenting as linear and follicular firm red to brown intradermal nodules. Many areas may be affected including the legs, arms, axillae, neck, and torso. The nodules are usually tender especially with lateral pressure and may give rise to episodic painful attacks.

Description

multiple symmetric 2-4 mm red follicular papules/nodules

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7/11/2002 22:53:53

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