In this article we are going to talk about Angiolipoma, a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and interests. Angiolipoma is a topic that has generated a lot of debate and controversy in recent times, and it is important to analyze it from different perspectives. From its impact on society to its relevance in popular culture, Angiolipoma has proven to be a topic of general interest that deserves to be explored in depth. Throughout this article, we will analyze different aspects of Angiolipoma, from its origin to its possible consequences in the future.
Angiolipoma is a subcutaneous nodule with vascular structure, having all other features of a typical lipoma. They are commonly painful.[1]: 624 [2] Angiolipomas manifest as multiple painful subcutaneous nodules commonly on the upper limbs. The can occur sporadically, with a family history or after trauma. Angiolipomas can be seen on CT scans and MRI but are diagnosed based of histopathology. Total excision or liposuction is used to treat angiolipomas. They are more common in men and usually appear in third and second decades of life.
Signs and symptoms
Angiolipoma typically manifests as many, painful subcutaneous nodules (solitary in only one-third of patients), most commonly originating in the upper limbs (of which the forearm accounts for around two thirds), trunk, and lower limbs.[3][4] These lesions are well-defined, usually measuring less than 4 cm.[5]
Causes
The majority of the time, angiolipomas happen randomly, however in a small percentage of cases, a familial history is apparent.[6] Usually, a history of trauma is linked to it.[7] Angiolipomas frequently have PRKD2 mutations, according to a recent study.[8]
Diagnosis
Preoperative diagnostics for angiolipoma usually involve computed tomography (CT) with a hyperechoic mass and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).[9] Nevertheless, these techniques are not very good at giving a conclusive diagnosis for these malignancies.[10][11] For this reason, a histological study is frequently necessary to provide a definitive diagnosis.[12]
From a histological perspective, angiolipomas exhibit a variable mature adipocytic growth linked to a vascular component. The capillary-sized proliferation that makes up the majority of the vascular network is more noticeable towards the periphery. The presence of fibrin microthrombi, a nearly unique morphologic characteristic of angiolipoma, is characteristic of the blood vessels.[13] The lesion may be adipocytic, and the degree of capillary development can range from negligible to prominent (cellular angiolipoma).[14]
Treatment
Total excision or liposuction is the appropriate course of action for the management of angiolipomas.[15] After excision, the non-infiltrating subtype typically does not recur.[16] Wide excision with distinct margins is necessary to reduce the likelihood of recurrence because the infiltrating subtype is linked to a 35% to 50% recurrence rate.[17]
Epidemiology
Angiolipoma represent 5% to 17% of all lipomas.[5] Peak incidence occurs in the third and second decades of life. They primarily affect men.[13]
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