Cutaneous myxoma
Synopsis

Cutaneous myxomas typically present as small (< 1 cm) dermal or subcutaneous nodules located on the head, neck, or trunk. Lesions often present by early adulthood and have a tendency to recur following removal. When associated with CNC, additional notable findings include lentigines, blue nevi, cardiac myxomas, and various endocrine and nonendocrine tumors.
Codes
D21.9 – Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
92384009 – Benign neoplasm of skin
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Last Updated:05/12/2021