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Unusual glomus tumor of the lower leg: A case report
Han-Yu Wang1, Ping Duan1, Hui Chen1
1Department of Orthopedics, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China.
Background:
Glomus tumors are rare neoplasms, usually found on the fingers or toes. Glomus tumours that occur in the lower leg are even rarer and is likely to be misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. This article will document the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a rare glomus tumor of the lower leg, which had been misdiagnosed for up to 15 years.
Case Summary:
The patient was a A 36-year-old woman who had suffered from localized pain in her left lower leg for 15 years. After a complete physical examination, a glomus tumor on her lower leg was considered and removed surgically. The specimen was pathologically diagnosed as a glomus tumor. There was no relapse at a 4-year follow-up.
Conclusion:
Correct diagnosis and complete removal of the glomus tumor is important.
