Glomangiomyoma of the trachea

A glomus tumor is an uncommon soft tissue tumor that is most commonly found in the subungual area and a glomus originating in the trachea is extremely rare. Histologically and ultrastructurally, these tumors have been divided into three subtypes: classic glomus tumors, glomangiomas, and glomangiomyo...

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Published in:The Korean journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 2011-12, Vol.44 (6), p.440-443
Main Authors: Baek, Sam Hyun, Huh, Dong Myung, Park, Jun Ho, Kwak, Eun Kyoung, Kim, Byung Ho, Han, Won Kyung
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Language:English
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Summary:A glomus tumor is an uncommon soft tissue tumor that is most commonly found in the subungual area and a glomus originating in the trachea is extremely rare. Histologically and ultrastructurally, these tumors have been divided into three subtypes: classic glomus tumors, glomangiomas, and glomangiomyomas. Glomangiomyomas account for less than 10% of all glomus tumors and are the least common type. We report a case of a 54-year-old man with glomangiomyoma of the trachea who presented with stridor. We treated the tumor by segmental resection and primary repair via a transcervical approach.
ISSN:2233-601X
2093-6516
DOI:10.5090/kjtcs.2011.44.6.440