Double Glomus Tumors Originating in the Submandibular and Parotid Regions.
- Author:
Young Sam YOO
1
;
Jeong Hwan CHOI
;
Geon HEO
;
Sang Woo KIM
;
Hyun Jung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. entyoo@empal.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Glomus tumor;
Multiple;
Neck
- MeSH:
Arteriovenous Anastomosis;
Ear, Middle;
Fingers;
Glomus Tumor;
Lung;
Nasal Cavity;
Neck;
Parotid Region;
Stomach;
Trachea
- From:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
2011;4(1):49-51
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Glomus tumors are rare neoplasms that originate from the glomus bodies, an arteriovenous anastomosis with a specialized vascular structure. The most common site for these tumors is the subungal region of the fingers. Occasionally, glomus tumors are found in the middle ear, trachea, nasal cavities, stomach, and lungs. The occurrence in the parotid regions is very rare. While multiple glomus tumors in the whole body are thought to represent only 10% of all cases, instances of multiple tumors in the neck have not yet been reported in the literature. We report a case of double glomus tumors in the submandibular and parotid regions.
