Journal of Pathology of Nepal (Mar 2011)

Glomus tumor of uncertain malignant potential

  • R Baral,
  • H Limbu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3126/jpn.v1i1.4457
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 66 – 68

Abstract

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Glomus tumors closely resemble the normal glomus body and have a predilection for skin and subcutaneous tissue. Clinically, Glomus tumors are present on the nail bed and are of less than 1 cm. We report a case of a male who presented with a 3 month history of swelling in the left thumb which was mildly tender. The swelling measured 6 x 6.5 cm. On microscopy the tumor showed mild atypia with increased mitotic activity. These features, by current definition, would suggest uncertain malignant potential. Keywords: Glomus tumor; Glomangioma; Merkel cell carcinoma.DOI: 10.3126/jpn.v1i1.4457 Journal of Pathology of Nepal (2011) Vol.1, 66-68  

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