Table 1.
Summarized list of tumors with myxoid histological appearances and their features (Source: WHO Classifications of Tumors 2020 (3)).
Tumor | Features |
---|---|
Neurofibromas | |
S100 positive | |
CD34 negative | |
Superficial angiomyxoma | |
Predilection for trunk and head and neck region | |
Inflammatory component usually seen | |
Positive for CD34 | |
Negative for S100, SMA, and muscle specific actin | |
Myxoid dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (myxoid variant) | |
Uncommon | |
With storiform pattern | |
Positive for CD34 | |
Negative for EMA | |
Diagnostic: 17 and 22 translocations with COL1A1–PDGFB fusion gene | |
Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma | |
Deep-seated tumors | |
Alternating collagenous and myxoidal areas with rosette formation | |
CD34 +/− | |
Digital mucous cyst/mucinous cyst | |
Ganglion-related lesion | |
Commonly involving the synovium | |
Loose, cystic area | |
Low cellularity | |
Superficial angiomyxoma | |
Head and neck region | |
Distinctive lobulated pattern | |
Inflammatory cells are seen | |
Low-grade myxofibrosarcoma | |
Seen in extremities | |
Curvilinear capillary pattern with myeloid matrix | |
Perivascular condensation of tumor cells | |
Marked nuclear atypia | |
Variable for CD34 immunoreactivity | |
EMA – negative |