# A Case of Superficial Acral Fibromyxoma of the Index Finger

**Authors:** Samantha A Riebesell, Johnlevi S Lazaro, David Kirby, Michael Rivlin

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60518 · 2024-05-17

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare benign tumor called superficial acral fibromyxoma on the index finger, highlighting its features and treatment.

## Contribution

The paper adds a new case to the literature, emphasizing the clinicopathologic and radiographic characteristics of SAFM.

## Key findings

- SAFM is a rare, benign tumor affecting acral regions, often subungual.
- Excisional biopsy is the primary treatment for SAFM.
- The case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis to avoid misidentification.

## Abstract

Superficial acral fibromyxoma (SAFM) is a rare, slow-growing benign soft tissue tumor that is typically asymptomatic in nature and usually affects the acral regions of the hands and feet. The majority of these lesions are subungual. Excisional biopsy is the primary treatment modality. Despite the distinct clinical and histopathological features, misidentification of this slow-growing tumor persists. This case report contributes to the existing literature by delineating the clinicopathologic features, radiographic and MRI findings, and treatment strategies of SAFM.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** SAFM (MESH:D005350), benign soft tissue tumor (MESH:D012983), tumor (MESH:D009369)

## Figures

8 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11180493/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11180493