1999
DOI: 10.1054/jhsb.1998.0013
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An Unusual Case of Multiple Recurrence of a Glomangioma

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.

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“…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.…”
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“…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.…”
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