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© 2018 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Glomus tumors are rare, soft-tissue neoplasms arising from the thermoregulatory neuromyoarterial glomus bodies. They are commonly observed in the extremities and typically present with symptoms of cold hypersensitivity, pain and localized tenderness. Intraneural glomus tumors (INGTs) are even rarer. Here we review the literature on INGT and present an unusual case of an asymptomatic INGT, found incidentally within the excision specimen of a spiradenocarcinoma that arose near the natal cleft. Interestingly, this had not been identified on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) used to investigate the spiradenocarcinoma. Although glomus tumors are usually considered benign, malignant transformation has been reported, highlighting the need for reporting pathologists and treating clinicians to be aware of this entity.
Author(s): Muthiah S, Hussain R, Stefanos N, Husain A
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
Year: 2018
Volume: 45
Issue: 4
Pages: 269-273
Print publication date: 01/04/2018
Online publication date: 22/12/2017
Acceptance date: 06/12/2017
ISSN (print): 0303-6987
ISSN (electronic): 1600-0560
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.13097
DOI: 10.1111/cup.13097
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