Glomus tumor of the forearm with unusual intraoperative features: a case report
- Author:
Kunyong SUNG
1
;
Heejeong PARK
;
Seung Ho LEE
;
Chanho JEONG
;
Seungkoo LEE
;
Ha Yeun OH
;
Sang-Yeul LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From: Archives of hand and microsurgery 2024;29(3):191-195
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Glomus tumors (GTs) are rare benign vascular neoplasms that predominantly occur in the subungual region of the digits. However, these neoplasms have also been reported in other anatomical locations. Extradigital GTs often present in atypical locations with unconventional symptoms, posing potential diagnostic challenges for clinicians. Herein, we present a recent case of an extradigital GT found in the forearm of a 76-yearold male patient that exhibited intraoperative features similar to those of a nerve sheath tumor or intravascular tumor, further underscoring these diagnostic challenges. This report highlights the pivotal role of frozen section pathology in diagnosing and managing this atypical lesion, thereby facilitating optimal patient care.
