Abstract:Glomus tumour is a benign lesion arising from the glomus apparatus of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Glomangioma is the angiomatous variant, which is uncommon. We report a very rare presentation of a glomangioma with multiple recurrences. We advocate preoperative angiography to delineate the extent of the lesion to facilitate complete excision.
“…2,6 The presence of different histologic forms of the glomus tumor in the same patient is extremely rare. An extensive recurrent tumor of the right thumb exhibiting 2 different types was reported by Looi et al 6 In our patient a similar pattern of combined types 2 and 3 histologic patterns were observed but in a multiplicity situation that highlights the rarity of the case.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Still we are aware that magnetic resonance imaging often is not reliable, especially if the lesion is small and situated in the soft tissue. 6 This is why a high index of suspicion is required to achieve a correct diagnosis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Type III could involve a segment of vascular tree that can be missed easily at surgery, with small satellite lesions that are asymptomatic and not recognized at initial surgery. 6 A solitary type of glomus tumor on initial presentation may exhibit multiple occurrences in the same patient. For this reason a high clinical suspicion is of primary importance when dealing with these lesions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is only one case report in the literature, however, that described a glomus tumor comprising 2 different types. 6 This, however, was a recurrent lesion located in the thumb.…”
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confidence: 96%
“…5 Glomus tumors have been described as having 3 distinctive types of cellular appearances. 6 Type I is the mucoid-hyline type, which is characterized by hyalinized connective tissue interspersed with islands of glomus cells. Type II is the solid type, which consists of masses of glomus cells and has limited vascular and connective tissue components.…”
“…2,6 The presence of different histologic forms of the glomus tumor in the same patient is extremely rare. An extensive recurrent tumor of the right thumb exhibiting 2 different types was reported by Looi et al 6 In our patient a similar pattern of combined types 2 and 3 histologic patterns were observed but in a multiplicity situation that highlights the rarity of the case.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Still we are aware that magnetic resonance imaging often is not reliable, especially if the lesion is small and situated in the soft tissue. 6 This is why a high index of suspicion is required to achieve a correct diagnosis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Type III could involve a segment of vascular tree that can be missed easily at surgery, with small satellite lesions that are asymptomatic and not recognized at initial surgery. 6 A solitary type of glomus tumor on initial presentation may exhibit multiple occurrences in the same patient. For this reason a high clinical suspicion is of primary importance when dealing with these lesions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is only one case report in the literature, however, that described a glomus tumor comprising 2 different types. 6 This, however, was a recurrent lesion located in the thumb.…”
mentioning
confidence: 96%
“…5 Glomus tumors have been described as having 3 distinctive types of cellular appearances. 6 Type I is the mucoid-hyline type, which is characterized by hyalinized connective tissue interspersed with islands of glomus cells. Type II is the solid type, which consists of masses of glomus cells and has limited vascular and connective tissue components.…”
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