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Intramuscular Angioma in an Adolescent Softball Pitcher

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Introduction Intramuscular angiomas are a rare, benign vascular tumor, which grows locally and may cause pain or restrict mobility in the affected region (1). These masses typically affect adolescents and… Click to show full abstract

Introduction Intramuscular angiomas are a rare, benign vascular tumor, which grows locally and may cause pain or restrict mobility in the affected region (1). These masses typically affect adolescents and young adults, with a mean age of 17 years, and 85% appearing before the age of 30 (2). Presented is the case of a softball pitcher with a symptomatic intramuscular angioma that interfered with her normal pitching mechanics.

Keywords: adolescent softball; softball pitcher; intramuscular angioma; angioma adolescent

Journal Title: Current Sports Medicine Reports
Year Published: 2022

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