angiomyxoma

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.