scholarly journals Unusual Glomus Tumor of the Penis

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Dagur ◽  
Kelly Warren ◽  
Yimei Miao ◽  
Navjot Singh ◽  
Yiji Suh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Spindle Cell ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Epithelial Lesions

Introduction: Glomus tumors are benign neoplasms commonly found in subungual regions of the extremities and rarely located in the penis. Misdiagnosis of glomus tumors is common; therefore, symptoms and clinical presentations should be reviewed. Objective: The primary objective of this review article is to emphasize the pathogenesis, pathology, clinical presentation, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment methods of glomus tumors in order to better identify and manage the condition. Materials and Methods: Research was conducted using PubMed/Medline. The inclusion criteria required glomus tumor to be present on the penis. Results: Glomus tumors, which appear as symptomatic or asymptomatic lesions, are attributed to dispersion grouping of neoplastic or non-neoplastic lesions in a particular area. Conclusion: Differential diagnosis of glomus tumors includes hemangiomas, neurofibromatosis, epithelial lesions, and spindle-cell lesions. Physical examination and histological findings should be used for diagnosis. Treatment options can be either conservative or invasive, in which the patient undergoes surgical excision.

Multiple Glomus Tumors in the Left Foot of 41-year-old Woman. A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-201
Author(s):  
Henryk Liszka ◽  
Robert Panikowski ◽  
Konrad Kwolek ◽  
Artur Gądek
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Smooth Muscle Tissue ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Common Location ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Cold Hypersensitivity

Glomus tumors are very uncommon neoplasms arising from glomus bodies. They differ in the proportion of components, i.e. smooth muscle tissue, vessels and glomus cells. The most common location of this kind of tumor is the subungual area of digits. In other locations, glomus tumors are very rare but have been reported, among others, in bone, lungs, trachea and stomach. Glomus tumors are often misdiagnosed because of diverse clinical presentations. They can be asymptomatic, may lead to cosmetic discomfort, but clinical presentation often involves pain, tenderness and cold hypersensitivity. We present a case of multiple glomus tumor in the foot of a 41-year-old woman. After several surgical consultations, she had been referred for further surgery including possible ampu­tation, which she declined. Simultaneous multiple excisions of the tumors resulted in complete symptomatic relief. This case confirms that glomus tumors should be considered in a patient with multiple lesions producing ex­cruciating pain.

scholarly journals Digital Glomus Tumor: Bibliographic Review of the Studies Published over the Past 10 Years

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (01) ◽  
pp. 046-055
Author(s):  
Victoria Hernández ◽  
Tania Lena ◽  
Eliana Camacho ◽  
Matías Craviotto
Keyword(s):  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Benign Neoplasm ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
The Past ◽  
Pubmed Search ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

AbstractGlomus tumors are a mostly benign neoplasm that constitutes less than 4% of upper-limb soft-tissue tumors. Its unspecific clinical presentation, added to its low frequency, leads to a late diagnosis.The objective of the present study is to update the clinical-paraclinical approach and the surgical technique used in the treatment.We carried out a literature review from 2014 to 2019 on digital glomus tumor in the hand in adult patients using the PubMed search engine.In most of the publications analyzed, the diagnosis was clinical, with a delay of 1 to 10 years. Plain radiography is the most requested study; of the 16 articles reporting its indication, only half evidenced compatible changes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was requested in 15 articles, presenting normal results in 3 of them. The treatment of choice was surgical excision using a transungual approach. Only 4 articles report recurrence after excision.Although there is diversity in the approach to these tumors, we conclude that the diagnosis is clinical, and the treatment surgical, and there is no consensus regarding the paraclinical indication. The information available comes mainly from case reports, publications that contribute to the generation of evidence for the clinical practice in rare diseases such as this one.

scholarly journals Intravascular Glomus Tumor of the Forearm Causing Chronic Pain and Focal Tenderness

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Ki Lee ◽  
Dae Geon Song ◽  
Won Sik Choy
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Vascular Tumor ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Contrast Magnetic Resonance ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subcutaneous Layer ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Introduction. A glomus tumor is a benign vascular tumor derived from glomus cells and occurs mainly in the subcutaneous layer of the subungual or digital pulp. Extradigital glomus tumors have been reported within the palm, wrist, forearm, foot, bone, stomach, colon, cervix, and mesentery. Glomus tumors can originate from the intraosseous, intramuscular, periosteal, intravascular, and intraneural layers. However, a glomus tumor originating from the intravascular layer of the forearm is a rare condition.Case Report. A 44-year-old woman had a 7-year history of chronic pain and focal tenderness of the forearm. No hypersensitivity or sensory alterations were observed. Contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a mass measuring 5 × 3 × 2 mm leading to a vein. Surgical excision was performed, and the tumor was completely resected. Finding of gross examination revealed a dark-red, well-defined soft tissue tumor, and histologic examination confirmed that the mass was a glomus tumor. The patient’s symptoms were completely resolved postoperatively.Conclusion. Intravascular glomus tumors rarely occur in the forearm; therefore, a thorough physical exam, comprehensive medical history, in-depth imaging, and early surgical excision upon clinical suspicion may be helpful to prevent a delayed or incorrect diagnosis.

scholarly journals Subungual Glomus Tumor- Clinical Presentation And Treatment

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shyamal Chandra Debnath ◽  
Suman Kumar Roy ◽  
RR Kairy
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumor ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Nail Deformity

Glomus tumor is a rare condition and constitutes only 1 % of all soft tissue tumor of body. Glomus tumor is familiar for its unusual presentation and long standing symptoms due to delay in diagnosis. Authors have presented the clinical behavior and treatment of 7 patients with subungual soft tissue mass. Following surgical excision, all patients cured of symptoms, at the end of follow up, no recurrence occurred; post operative nail deformity was insignificant. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bdjps.v3i2.18250 Bangladesh Journal of Plastic Surgery July 2012, 3(2): 45-48

Short-Scar Surgical Approach for the Treatment of Glomus Tumor of the Digit

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Emanuele Cigna ◽  
Francesca Palumbo ◽  
Liliana De Santo ◽  
Andrea Edoardo Zampieri ◽  
Giuseppe Soda
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Benign Neoplasm ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Radical Resection ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Complete Regression ◽  
Recurrence Rates ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Short Scar

Background: A glomus tumor is a biologically benign neoplasm. The traditional surgical approach to treat this tumor boasts the lowest recurrence rates but may cause nail deformities. Objective: A short-scar surgical approach was applied, with the aim of preserving the aesthetics of the nail. Methods: Between January 1999 and January 2009, 25 patients who underwent surgery for a glomus tumor were included in the study. All patients underwent radical resection with three different surgical approaches based on the location of the tumor. Results: All patients who were operated on had complete regression of pain immediately after surgery and at postsurgery follow-ups. Conclusion: The treatment of glomus tumors consists of surgical excision, which is successful if properly executed. Excision of sensitive afferent nervous fibers is a prerequisite to achieve regression of pain. A short-scar surgical approach ensures complete eradication of the tumor and preservation of nail aesthetics.

Glomus Tumor on the Volar Aspect of the Distal Phalanx, an Unusual Presentation for an Unusual Neoplasm‎: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Hajialiloo-Sami ◽  
Amir Mohsen Khorrami ◽  
Sajad Noori
Keyword(s):  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Ring Finger ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Distal Phalanx ◽  
Cold Sensitivity ◽  
Diagnostic Features ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Volar Aspect ◽  
Histologic Evaluation

Background: In the fingertips, the glomus tumors usually involve the subungual areas with typical triad symptoms including pain, tenderness to palpation, and cold sensitivity. The glomus tumor of volar aspect of digits is rare.   Case Presentation: A case of glomus tumor was presented at the volar side of the distal phalanx of the ring finger of a 52-year-old woman. The tumor was painful and tender to palpation, yet insensitive to cold. The atypical location and insensitivity to cold led to a 4-year delay in diagnosis. After the surgical excision of the lesion, the extracted mass was sent for histologic evaluation and the diagnosis of glomus tumor was confirmed. One-year follow-up of the patient was event-free.   Conclusions: Atypical glomus tumor should be considered in the differential diagnosis of finger pain, even in the absence of characteristic diagnostic features.

Lower Extremity Glomus Tumors: Comprehensive Review for Surgeons

Vascular ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 326-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon R. Luis ◽  
Goshima R. Kaoru ◽  
Psalms B. Shemuel ◽  
Joseph L. Mills
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Diagnosis And Management

The diagnosis of a lower extremity glomus tumor (GT) is often delayed owing to the lack of awareness and low level of suspicion by the treating physician. GT is thought to arise from cutaneous arteriovenous connections, often involving the nail beds. The unusual location of the lower extremity often leads to missed or delayed diagnosis and management. Surgical excision of GT is often curative and provides significant symptomatic relief. There is a paucity of information in regard to GT in general, especially among vascular surgeons. The aim of this report is to make the surgical community more aware of this disease entity based on the analysis of our own experience and review of the literature.

Symplastic glomus tumor of the urinary bladder treated by robot-assisted partial cystectomy: a case report and literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco Palmisano ◽  
Franco Gadda ◽  
Matteo G. Spinelli ◽  
Marco Maggioni ◽  
Bernardo Rocco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Bladder ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Anterior Wall ◽  
Partial Cystectomy ◽  
Clinicopathologic Features ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Robotic Assisted

Glomus tumors arising in the urinary bladder are extremely rare, and only two cases have been reported in the English Literature. We present a case of a 58-year-old man with an asymptomatic mass of the anterior wall of the bladder that measured 2.5 × 2.5 cm. Endoscopic excision was performed, and the tumor was diagnosed as symplastic glomus tumor. The patient finally underwent robotic-assisted partial cystectomy, and he remains healthy without any recurrence to date. After reviewing this case and previous reports, we analyzed the clinicopathologic features and treatment options for this rare neoplasm.

scholarly journals Taking Charge of Recurrence of a Glomus Tumor: About a Case and the Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Badaoui Reda ◽  
Elmaqrout Amine ◽  
Zaizi Abedrahim ◽  
Mekaoui Jalal ◽  
Boukhriss Jalal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Ring Finger ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Vascular Tumors ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Taking Charge ◽  
Tumors Of The Hand

Glomus tumors of the hand are benign vascular tumors, which develop at the expense of the neuro-myo-arterial glomus. They represent about 1% -5% of all hand tumors. Their diagnosis is frequently delayed by the absence of specific signs, its confirmation is based on anatomopathological examination. Their treatment is based on complete surgical excision and restitution of the nail apparatus, the only guarantees of a good evolution without recurrence. We report the case of a recurrence of a glomus tumor of the ring finger in a woman where the pains reappeared 6 months after the first intervention.

scholarly journals An Unusual Case of chest wall Glomus Tumor presenting with axillary pain: a case report and literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Oryadi Zanjani ◽  
Bahman Shafiee Nia ◽  
Farzad Vosoughi ◽  
Elham Mirzaian ◽  
Leila Aghaghazvini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion ◽  
Significant Disability ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Shoulder Range

Abstract Background: Glomus tumor is an uncommon soft tissue tumor. However, as the tumor causes significant disability, its early diagnosis is essential. It involves subungual areas of fingers and toes in most cases, and its extra-digital involvement is rarely seen. To the best of the authors' knowledge, only a few chest wall involvement cases have been reported in the literature. Case presentation: In this paper, we describe a 63-year-old patient with a chest wall glomus tumor presented with axillary paroxysmal pain and limitation in his shoulder range of motion that had been missed for nearly 15 years. His symptoms were relieved immediately following surgical excision.Conclusion: Glomus tumors may involve any part of the human body. It is curable with surgical excision in most cases. Therefore, a correct early diagnosis has paramount importance. A high index of suspicion is needed for early diagnosis, especially when the tumor involves uncommon anatomic areas.

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