Angioleiomyoma is a benign neoplasm, occurring commonly in the lower limbs and exceptionally in the hand. This tumor is made of two components: smooth muscles and blood vessels. We report a case of angioleiomyoma of the hand in a 54 years-old female patient, who presented with a 3cm swelling on the dorsal aspect of her right hand. An excision of the nodule was performed. Histological and immunohistochemical features were compatible with the diagnosis of a benign Angioleiomyoma. Pain, found in 50% of cases, is the most frequent symptom. However, no specific features are presented by this tumor, explaining why it is rarely diagnosed pre-operatively. Since this lesion has no specific radiological characteristics too, pathological examination makes its diagnosis......
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