Soo Kyung Jeh, B. Kang, Sung Hun Kim, Eun Sook Cha, Tae Jung Kim
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Abstract
Myoid (muscular) hamartoma is a rare subtype of hamartoma and is characterized by the presence of smooth muscle cells. We report a case of myoid hamartoma presenting as a large palpable mass in a 28-year-old patient, which was confirmed by surgical excision and pathologic diagnosis.