Pulmonary glomus tumor

Abstract Glomus tumor (GT) is an infrequent but distinct neoplasm. Pulmonary GT is a rare neoplasm with only a few cases reported in the literature. These tumors are usually benign and, although rare, tumors with aggressive behavior have been reported. The tumor size, location, and histomorphologica...

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Published in:Annals of diagnostic pathology 2007-12, Vol.11 (6), p.457-459
Main Authors: Kapur, Umesh, MD, Helenowski, Marta, MD, Zayaad, Adich, MD, Ghai, Ritu, MD, Vigeneswaran, Wickii, MD, Rajan, Prabha, MD, FRCPath
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Asthma - complications
Carcinoid Tumor - pathology
Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnosis, Differential
Glomus tumor
Glomus Tumor - complications
Glomus Tumor - pathology
Glomus Tumor - surgery
Humans
Hypertension - complications
Immunohistochemistry
Lung Neoplasms - complications
Lung Neoplasms - pathology
Lung Neoplasms - surgery
Male
Morphology
Obesity, Morbid - complications
Pathology
Pulmonary
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Summary:Abstract Glomus tumor (GT) is an infrequent but distinct neoplasm. Pulmonary GT is a rare neoplasm with only a few cases reported in the literature. These tumors are usually benign and, although rare, tumors with aggressive behavior have been reported. The tumor size, location, and histomorphological features may be useful in predicting tumor behavior. We present here a case of pulmonary GT that was initially diagnosed as a typical carcinoid tumor. The differential diagnosis as well as the recent classification of GTs is discussed along with a review of literature.
ISSN:1092-9134
1532-8198
DOI:10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2006.06.003