scholarly journals A rare case of a middle ear glomangioma

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2110705
Author(s):  
Margaret E Wieser ◽  
David R Gilley ◽  
Jason G May ◽  
Arnaldo L Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ear ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Common Misconception ◽  
Glomus Tympanicum ◽  
Rare Site ◽  
Sharp Dissection ◽  
Benign Hyperplasia

Glomus tumors are benign hyperplasia of glomus bodies, and they are rarely found in the head and neck. The middle ear is an exceptionally rare site for a true glomus tumor, and there are only three previously reported cases in this location. Glomus tumors are etiologically different than glomus tympanicum, which are paragangliomas of the middle ear that are often mistakenly referred to as “glomus tumors.” This is a common misconception due to the “glomus” misnomer. We report a case of a patient diagnosed with a middle ear glomangioma after initially presenting to our clinic with tinnitus and hearing loss. The mass was surgically removed through a transcanal approach with carbon dioxide laser and sharp dissection. Literature review is also reported and revealed similar presentations in patients with middle ear glomangiomas.

scholarly journals A Rare Case of Malignant Glomus Tumor of the Esophagus

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gurvinder Singh Bali ◽  
Douglas J. Hartman ◽  
Joel B. Haight ◽  
Michael K. Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Preoperative Diagnosis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Laparoscopic Staging ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Local Point ◽  
Soles Of The Feet ◽  
Cold Hypersensitivity ◽  
Point Tenderness

Glomus tumors are rare neoplasms that usually occur on the hands in a subungual location, or sometimes in palms, wrists or soles of the feet. They are described as purple/pink tiny painful lesions with a triad of pain, local point tenderness, and cold hypersensitivity. They are almost always benign, but rare malignant variants have been reported. They have also been reported to be present at unusual locations, like the lung, stomach, or liver. Gastrointestinal glomus tumors are extremely rare tumors and very few cases have been reported in the literature. Most that have been reported were usually benign in nature. A rare esophageal glomangioma, mimicking a papilloma, was reported in 2006. We report a case of glomangiosarcoma (malignant glomus tumor) in a 49-year-old female, who presented with symptoms of dysphagia including some spasm and hoarseness and subjective unintentional weight loss. On endoscopic exam, she was found to have a distal esophageal mass with malignant features. Radiologically, the mass had a size of about 8 cm on the CT scan without evidence of metastases. Pathology and immunostaining of the biopsy showed features resembling a malignant glomus tumor. She underwent an endoscopic and laparoscopic staging of the tumor along with ultrasound. Based on the laparoscopic findings, which were consistent with the preoperative diagnosis, she was scheduled for an esophagectomy. Histopathology and immunophenotypic features of the excised mass were consistent with a diagnosis of malignant glomus tumor.

Glomus Tumor in the Elbow: A Case Report and Review of Histopathological Findings

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-04
Author(s):  
Rolanda A. Willacy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Severe Pain ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Cold Sensitivity ◽  
Benign Tumors ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Histopathological Findings ◽  
Tumors Of The Hand

Glomus bodies are neuromyoarterial apparatuses of the skin, implicated in body temperature control, and may undergo transformation with unregulated hyperplasia of their smooth muscle component. Glomus tumors most commonly occur in the subungual region of the fingers. These benign tumors are rare and constitute 1-5% of soft tissue tumors of the hand and may present as solitary or multiple masses. Solitary glomus tumors present with a classic triad of localized tenderness, severe pain, and cold sensitivity. We report a rare case of glomus tumor in the elbow and a review of the histopathological findings.

scholarly journals Synchronous subungual glomus tumors in the same finger

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilton Di Chiacchio ◽  
Walter Refkalefsky Loureiro ◽  
Nilton Gioia Di Chiacchio ◽  
Diego Leonardo Bet
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Benign Neoplasm ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Nail Bed ◽  
Glomus Cells

The glomus tumor is an uncommon benign neoplasm of glomus cells. In the majority of the cases it is presented as a solitary painful papule in the subungual region. We report a rare case of a patient with two individual synchronous glomus tumors under the nail bed of the same finger.

Middle ear and mastoid glomus tumors (glomus tympanicum): An algorithm for the surgical management

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 661-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Sanna ◽  
Paolo Fois ◽  
Enrico Pasanisi ◽  
Alessandra Russo ◽  
Andrea Bacciu
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Management ◽  
Middle Ear ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Glomus Tympanicum

scholarly journals Glomus Tumor Nose in a 6 Years Old Girl: A Rare Presentation

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-112
Author(s):  
PV Dhond ◽  
Mudit Mittal ◽  
Rajesh Yadav ◽  
Shashikant Mhashal ◽  
Nirav Mody ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Rare Tumors

Abstract Glomus tumors are relatively rare tumors of head and neck region. These tumors occur in infants and in the elderly, but usually occurs in 5th and 6th decades.1 Here we are reporting a rare case of glomus tumor presenting on the dorsum of nose of a six years old girl which was surgically removed successfully.

Middle Ear Masses Mimicking Glomus Tumors: Radiographic and Otoscopic Recognition

1974 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 606-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galdino E. Valvassori ◽  
Richard A. Buckingham
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Middle Ear ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Jugular Bulb ◽  
Cholesterol Granuloma ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
High Jugular Bulb

A high jugular bulb, an ectopic carotid artery, and an intratympanic cholesterol granuloma may, at times, mimic a middle ear glomus tumor, otoscopically. The otoscopic and radiographic findings which differentiate these lesions include microscopic otoscopy, tomography, carotid arteriography, and retrograde jugular venography. Examples of otoscopic and radiographic findings and procedures which enable the clinician to differentiate these lesions are presented.

scholarly journals Granulation Tissue mimicking a Glomus Tumor in a Patient with Chronic Middle Ear Infection

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Kimberly Mae C. Ong ◽  
Patrick John P. Labra ◽  
Rosario R. Ricalde ◽  
Criston Van C. Manasan ◽  
Jose M. Carnate
Keyword(s):  
Otitis Media ◽  
Middle Ear ◽  
Granulation Tissue ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Pulsatile Tinnitus ◽  
Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Ear Infection ◽  
Middle Ear Infection ◽  
Glomus Tympanicum

Objective: To present an unusual cause of pulsatile tinnitus, presenting in a young adult suffering from chronic recurrent foul-smelling discharge from the same ear. Methods: Study Design:            Case report Setting:                       Tertiary National University Hospital Patient:                       One   Results: A 24-year old woman presented with pulsatile tinnitus on a background of chronic recurrent foul-smelling discharge. Clinico-radiologic findings seemed consistent with a glomus tympanicum coexisting with chronic suppurative otitis media with cholesteatoma. She underwent tympanomastoidectomy with excision of the mass. Histopathologic evaluation revealed the mass to be granulation tissue. Conclusion: Pulsatile tinnitus is rarely associated with chronic middle ear infection. Granulation tissue arising at the promontory may mimic glomus tumors when accompanied with this symptom. Despite this revelation, it would still be prudent to prepare for a possible glomus tumor intraoperatively, so that profuse bleeding and complications may be avoided. Keywords: tinnitus, pulsatile; otitis media, suppurative; glomus tympanicum

Pediatric Glomus Tumors

1988 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loren J. Bartels ◽  
Michael Gurucharri
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ear ◽  
English Language ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Personal Communication ◽  
Senior Author ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Middle Ear Cleft ◽  
Surgical Extirpation ◽  
Language Literature

Glomus tumors of the middle ear are unusual in adults, but exeedingly rare in children. While a dull, red bulging tympanic membrane in the adult may suggest a glomus tumor, it generally signifies infection in the child. This report details our management of a 10-year-old girl afflicted with bilateral chronic middle ear cleft infection that obscured bilateral glomus tumors. Review of the current English language literature reveals seven additional case reports of otologic glomus tumors in children less than fourteen years of age. Two additional cases are presented that were given to the senior author by personal communication, producing a total of 10 cases for review. Glomus tumors in children may be hidden by otitis media and appear more likely to be endocrine active. Failure to cure the lesion is apparent in five of six case reports of children with glomus jugulare tumors; three of these children are reported to have expired. Complete surgical extirpation is advocated for childhood glomus tumors.

CT and MRI imaging of glomus tumors of the temporal bone

2018 ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
E. A. Stepanova ◽  
М. V. Vishnyakova ◽  
V. I. Sambulov ◽  
I. Т. Mukhamedov
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Diagnostic Imaging ◽  
Temporal Bone ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Tomography ◽  
Mri Imaging ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Temporal Bone Tumor ◽  
Ct And Mri

Glomus tumor is one of the most common temporal bone tumors. Most of them are benign and locally invasive, some are occasionally able to metastasize and have signs of malignancy. Diagnostic imaging is necessary before treatment. Computer tomography (CT) is traditionally used as a primary method of diagnosis, to recognize changes in the temporal bone. Role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in temporal bone tumor diagnosis is not definitively determined.Purpose. To assess the possibilities of computer and magnetic resonance tomography, to develop an algorithm for the application of diagnostic imaging methods in the diagnosis of glomus tumors of the temporal bone.Material and methods. The article presents the experience of diagnosing 30 patients with glomus tumors.Results. The tympanic form of the glomus tumor was observed in 11 cases (37%), tympano-yugular in 19 cases (63%). CT and MRI data totally coincided in cases of small tumors (type A and B). In the presence of extended forms CT ability of assessing bone invasion, involvement of the internal carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and dural sinuses was lower than the MRI.

scholarly journals Primary pancreatic glomus tumor invading into the superior mesenteric vein: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ichiro Tamaki ◽  
Yohei Hosoda ◽  
Hironobu Sasano ◽  
Yu Sasaki ◽  
Hidenori Kiyochi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Solid Tumor ◽  
Superior Mesenteric Vein ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Small Cells ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Mesenteric Vein ◽  
Direct Invasion

Abstract Background Glomus tumors are subcutaneous tumors arising from glomus bodies, thermoregulatory components of the skin. These tumors could occur in visceral organs where glomus bodies are not normally present. Herein, we report a case of primary pancreatic glomus tumor with aggressive direct invasion into the superior mesenteric vein (SMV). To the best of our knowledge, this is the second case report of a glomus tumor arising in the pancreas. Case presentation A 46-year-old woman was referred to our hospital due to vomiting with epigastric and back pain. Dynamic-CT revealed a well-circumscribed hypervascular mass, measuring 37 mm in its maximal diameter involving the pancreatic head. Both CT and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) revealed direct invasion into the SMV and radiologically suspected tumor thrombus. Biopsy sample obtained by EUS-guided fine needle aspiration revealed proliferation of small cells, round-to-oval tumor cells with round nuclei and scant cytoplasm. A histological diagnosis of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, G1 was initially considered. Therefore, subtotal stomach-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy using Child-II reconstruction was subsequently performed. Her SMV was resected and reconstructed due to extensive tumor involvement. Subsequent histopathological analysis revealed solid tumor cells proliferation that comprised oval-shaped nuclei and scant cytoplasm around disorganized or slit-shaped vessels in hematoxylin–eosin-stained slides. Immunohistochemical analysis then demonstrated positive immunoreactivity for smooth muscle actin, vimentin, and CD34, but negative for chromogranin A, synaptophysin, CD56, and signal transducer and activator of transcription 6. Based on these histological findings of resected specimens, the lesion was subsequently diagnosed as a primary pancreatic glomus tumor harboring direct invasion into the SMV. Her postoperative course was uneventful and annual surveys for the following 4 years post-op detected no clinical signs of recurrence. Conclusions We report a very rare case of glomus tumor of the pancreas accompanied by venous invasion. Curative surgical resection is the best treatment option for pancreatic glomus tumors. Although pancreatic glomus tumor is rare, it should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of a pancreatic solid tumor with hypervascularity.

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