Angiofibroma of the Foot (Case Report)

Abstract

Abstract. Relevance. Angiofibroma (angiomyofibroblastoma) is a rare soft tissue benign tumor. There are no descriptions of foot angiofibrom observations in the Russian specialized literature, which makes publications of this kind of materials relevant. The aim of the study was to analyze the experience of treatment of large locally advanced angiofibroma of the foot. Material and methods of research. A 17-year-old patient, according to ultrasound scanning and MRI, had a significant soft-tissue encapsulated tumor of the right foot. On 06.09.2018, a tumor removal operation was performed from three anatomical approaches - medial, posterior and plantolateral - with the maximum possible compliance with the principles of oncosurgery. Results and discussion. There were no complications, the wound healed by primary tension. Conclusion of histological examination of the extracted fragments of the tumor – angiofibroma of the foot. There is no data on tumor recurrence at the moment – more than three years after surgery. Conclusion. Summing up the data of various authors and our own experience, it can be argued that angiofibroma (angiomyofibroblastoma) is a benign slowly expansively growing tumor, more often localized in the area of the external genitalia mainly in women, but also affecting the foot. An exhaustive preoperative examination using ultrasound scanning and MRI, careful preoperative planning based on the principles of oncosurgery, taking into account the complex topographic and anatomical features of the foot and the full implementation of this plan in a specialized hospital allows you to avoid complications and achieve a long relapse-free period in the surgical treatment of large locally advanced angiofibroma of the foot.