# Angioleiomyoma of the Ankle: Case Report and Literature Review of a Rare Benign Soft Tissue Tumor

## TL;DR

A rare benign tumor called angioleiomyoma was found in a young woman's ankle, highlighting the need for early diagnosis to avoid confusion with more serious conditions.

## Contribution

This case report adds to the limited literature on angioleiomyoma in the ankle and emphasizes diagnostic strategies to differentiate it from malignant tumors.

## Key findings

- Angioleiomyoma is a rare benign tumor that typically appears in the lower extremities.
- Early diagnosis is crucial to distinguish angioleiomyoma from malignant variants like leiomyosarcoma.
- The case involved a 28-year-old female with a tumor at the ankle, a rare location for this condition.

## Abstract

Angioleiomyoma is a benign soft tissue tumor originating in the smooth muscle of blood vessels. It most frequently presents as a painful, free-moving subcutaneous nodule in the lower extremities and is most common in middle-aged women. Angioleiomyoma is rare amongst benign foot neoplasms, and a preoperative diagnosis of angioleiomyoma is rare. We present a case of angioleiomyoma involving the ankle of a 28-year-old female. To prevent patient suffering, we emphasize the importance of an early and accurate diagnosis. Furthermore, we highlight the salient features of angioleiomyoma, which help with the early detection and differentiation of similar malignant variants, including leiomyosarcoma.