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Extradigital glomus tumour causing thigh pain: a case report
S Amillo1, F J Arriola, G Muñoz
1University Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Glomus tumors, rare benign growths, typically occur in the hand. This case highlights a glomus tumor in the vastus lateralis muscle, successfully treated with surgical excision.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Glomus tumors are rare, benign neoplasms originating from neuromyoarterial glomus bodies.
- They most commonly present in the distal extremities, particularly the hand.
Observation:
- A patient presented with pain in the right vastus lateralis muscle, exacerbated by contraction.
- Diagnostic imaging, including ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), was essential for lesion localization.
Findings:
- A glomus tumor was identified and surgically excised from the atypical location within the vastus lateralis muscle.
- Histopathological confirmation of a benign glomus tumor was obtained post-excision.
Implications:
- This case expands the known anatomical distribution of glomus tumors.
- It underscores the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing glomus tumors at unusual sites.
- Surgical excision provides an effective treatment with prompt pain relief for glomus tumors.