Term: angiomyxoma
Literally meaning: “groeth of myxoid cells”
Origin: Anc Greek
αγγείο/aggio (=vessel, receptacle) > άγγος/aggos(=tube)
+μύξα/mixa(=mucus) < μυκτήρ/mectyr(=nostril)
+(-ωμα)/-oma (suffix denoting “mass
growth” or a “complete set of”)
Coined/History
Angiomyxoma dates back to at least
1952. These
tumours develop from a type of cell called myxoid cells which are resembles to
fibroblasts.
Definition
Angiomyxoma is a benign (nonmetastazing) soft tumour involving blood vessels. The
treatment is surgery to remove the whole tumour. About 3 out 10 tumours will
recur if they are not completely removed. 
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