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Shraddha Uprety1, Pratichya Thapa1, Prakriti Lamichhane1
1Department of Dermatology, Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur, Nepal.
Skin Health and Disease
|August 1, 2026
Summary
Extradigital glomangioma, a rare tumor variant, often presents without typical signs, mimicking other conditions. Definitive diagnosis of this rare glomangioma requires high clinical suspicion and biopsy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatopathology
Background:
- Extradigital glomangioma is a rare glomangioma variant.
- Reported cases are few, occurring on extremities, trunk, and visceral organs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the diagnostic challenges of extradigital glomangioma.
- To emphasize the need for high suspicion and biopsy for accurate diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of reported extradigital glomangioma cases.
- Comparative analysis of clinical and pathological features with typical glomangioma and differential diagnoses.
Main Results:
- Extradigital glomangioma lacks classic signs and symptoms.
- It can be misdiagnosed as haemangioma, leiomyoma, or intradermal naevus.
Conclusions:
- High clinical suspicion is crucial for diagnosing extradigital glomangioma.
- Biopsy remains essential for definitive diagnosis of this rare tumor.
