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20135 |
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Myofibromatosis |
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Definition: |
A mesenchymal neoplasm characterized by solitary or multiple nodules involving the skin, striated muscles, bones and, sometimes, viscera. It usually appears as a subcutaneous nodule, but can also appear as an ulcer, pedunculated lesion, or similar to a hemangioma. Histology shows well-circumscribed tapered cell lobes, resembling smooth muscle cells. At its center, perivascular round cells (hemangiopericitoides) are usually observed, giving a biphasic appearance. |
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Reference: |
HP:0020135 |
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Genes (2) :NOTCH3 PDGFRB
Diseases (2) :OMIM:615293 OMIM:228550 |
Human Phenotype Ontology(HPO) is developed by the Human Phenotype Ontology Consortium. The version used here is December 15 2022 release.
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