Smooth-Muscle Tumors of the Skin

Congenital Smooth Muscle Hamartoma of the Skin

“…In a series of 33 leiomyomas (1) only 1 was present at birth, which was similar to our description; it may possibly signify CSMH, The leiomyoma, contrary to CSMH, is usually painful and can be differentiated histologicatly, being well circumscribed, with nodular proliferation of interweaving smooth muscle fibers (1,7).…”

Leiomyoma Cutis and Leiomyosarcoma: A 10‐Year Study and a Short Review

“…This information differs slightly from that reported by Stout and Hill 21 who found the higher frequency occurring in the third decade. Most often, the localization was in the upper limbs, followed by the face, thorax, and lower limbs, which agrees with what others have found 2,15,16,23 . The absence of any multiple lesions in our series is notable, as is the slight symptomatology of the lesions.…”

“…Histologically, the pilar type of leiomyoma cutis was most often found, as others have also reported 3,7,15 . It can be concluded that leiomyoma cutis is a rare tumor, not often clinically diagnosed, more commonly found in females between the third and fourth decades of life, frequently solitary, and in the majority of cases, of pilar origin.…”

Familial Multiple Cutaneous Leiomyomas

“…Pain can be spontaneous or can occur after exposure to cold, pressure, injury or emotional stress [1,12,13]. Our patients, however, reported little pain.…”