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Glomus tumor in the upper lip. A case report

H Sakashita1, M Miyata, K Nagao

  • 1Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Ishikawa Prefectural Central Hospital, Kanazawa, Japan.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A rare glomus tumor was found in the upper lip of a 54-year-old Japanese man. This case highlights the importance of considering unusual locations for glomus tumors in clinical diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral pathology
  • Surgical oncology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Glomus tumors are rare neoplasms originating from the glomus body, typically found in the digits.
  • While most glomus tumors occur in the extremities, they can rarely present in other locations.

Observation:

  • A case study of a 54-year-old Japanese male presenting with a glomus tumor.
  • The tumor was located in the upper lip, an atypical site for this neoplasm.

Findings:

  • Histopathological confirmation of a glomus tumor in the upper lip.
  • Detailed description of the tumor's characteristics and presentation.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known anatomical distribution of glomus tumors.

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  • Highlights the need for a broad differential diagnosis in cases of lip masses.
  • Contributes to the literature on rare head and neck neoplasms.