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[Sclerotherapy for recurrent glomus tumors].

M Benchakroun¹, O Zaddoug, M Boussouga

¹Service de Traumatologie-Orthopédie, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohamed V, CHU de Rabat, 36 rue Robinia, secteur 24, G7 Hay Riad, 10100 Rabat, Maroc. benchakrounmohammed1@hotmail.fr

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|May 11, 2013

Summary

Recurrent glomus tumors in two women were successfully treated with sclerotherapy after initial surgery. This vascular tumor treatment offered significant pain relief and excellent long-term cosmetic and functional outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Oncology
Dermatology

Background:

Glomus tumors are benign, often painful, vascular neoplasms typically arising in the extremities.
Recurrence after surgical resection, particularly marginal resection, can occur, necessitating alternative treatment strategies.

Observation:

Two female patients, aged 28 and 34, presented with symptomatic recurrent glomus tumors of the hand post-surgery.
Pathological examination confirmed the recurrence of glomus tumors despite prior surgical intervention.

Findings:

Sclerotherapy, targeting the vascular nature of glomus tumors, was employed as a treatment modality.
Patients experienced rapid and dramatic pain relief within days of sclerotherapy.
Mean follow-up of 3 years demonstrated highly satisfactory cosmetic and functional results.

Implications:

Sclerotherapy presents a viable and effective alternative treatment for recurrent glomus tumors, especially when conservative surgical margins are involved.
This minimally invasive approach offers significant benefits in pain management and functional restoration for patients with challenging glomus tumor recurrences.
Further research into sclerotherapy protocols for glomus tumors could optimize outcomes and expand its clinical application.