Leiomyoma - Cutaneous

Cutaneous

Leiomyomas of the skin are generally (1) acquired, and (2) divided into several categories:

  • Solitary cutaneous leiomyoma
  • Multiple cutaneous (or pilar) leiomyomas arising from the arrectores pilorum muscles
  • Angioleiomyomas (Vascular leiomyomas) that are thought to arise from vascular smooth muscle
  • Dartoic (or genital) leiomyomas originating in the dartos muscles of the genitalia, areola, and nipple
  • Angiolipoleiomyoma

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