Angioleiomyoma (vascular leiomyoma, angiomyoma) of the skin is thought to arise from
vascular smooth muscle
Vascular smooth muscle is the type of smooth muscle that makes up most of the walls of blood vessels.
Structure
Vascular smooth muscle refers to the particular type of smooth muscle found within, and composing the majority of the wall of blood ...
, and is generally
acquired.
[Freedberg, et al. (2003). ''Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine''. (6th ed.). Page 1033. McGraw-Hill. .]
See also
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Leiomyoma
A leiomyoma, also known as a fibroid, is a benign smooth muscle tumor that very rarely becomes cancer (0.1%). They can occur in any organ, but the most common forms occur in the uterus, small bowel, and the esophagus. Polycythemia may occur due to ...
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Skin lesion
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this s ...
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Dermal and subcutaneous growths
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