Joseph F Woodward1, Neil F Jones2. 1. Pacific Plastic Surgery, Eugene, Oregon. 2. University of California, Irvine, California.
Abstract
Background: Glomus tumors are uncommon vascular tumors of the hand. Malignant glomus tumors, known as glomangiosarcomas, are very rare and offer management challenges. Methods: A review of the diagnosis and treatment of malignant glomus tumors is presented in along with a report of the largest malignant glomus tumor of the hand to date. Results: The review illustrates the management of glomangiosarcomas. Only 6 previous such cases have been reported. Conclusion: The rare nature of malignant glomus tumors mandates case presentation and longitudinal analysis to help guide surgical management an optimize outcomes.
Background: Glomus tumors are uncommon vascular tumors of the hand. Malignant glomus tumors, known as glomangiosarcomas, are very rare and offer management challenges. Methods: A review of the diagnosis and treatment of malignant glomus tumors is presented in along with a report of the largest malignant glomus tumor of the hand to date. Results: The review illustrates the management of glomangiosarcomas. Only 6 previous such cases have been reported. Conclusion: The rare nature of malignant glomus tumors mandates case presentation and longitudinal analysis to help guide surgical management an optimize outcomes.
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Keywords:
glomangiosarcoma; hand tumor; malignant glomus tumor; upper extremity tumor
Authors: Thaer Khoury; Lucia Balos; Brian McGrath; Michael K K Wong; Richard T Cheney; Dongfeng Tan Journal: Am J Dermatopathol Date: 2005-10 Impact factor: 1.533