Angiomata of skeletal muscle

Abstract

Functionally, angiomata may be considered as malignant vascular tumors. Pathologically, there are simple, plexiform, and cavernous types. Pure types of the first two are not often seen, which suggests to some that they are a stage in the development of the cavernous type. The symptom of pain, and the sign of swelling are the patient's complaints. The treatment of choice is radical resection. In the extensive ones, x-ray and/or radium application may retard the growth sufficiently to avoid amputation or prolong the time before it becomes necessary.