Glomangiosarcoma Arising from a Prior Biopsy Site

Glomangiosarcoma represents a rare malignant variant of the benign glomus tumor that typically presents as a tender, slowly growing nodule with a predilection for the lower extremities. Unlike their benign counterparts, glomangiosarcomas may display aggressive characteristics such as large size, loc...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2017-01, Vol.5 (1), p.e1219-e1219
Main Authors: Maselli, Amy M., Jambhekar, Amani V., Hunter, John G.
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Language:English
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Summary:Glomangiosarcoma represents a rare malignant variant of the benign glomus tumor that typically presents as a tender, slowly growing nodule with a predilection for the lower extremities. Unlike their benign counterparts, glomangiosarcomas may display aggressive characteristics such as large size, local invasion, and a tendency to recur after excision. Although wide local excision remains the treatment of choice, rare cases of systemic metastasis have been previously reported. We present a case of glomangiosarcoma arising at a prior biopsy site after excision of an unknown soft tissue lesion.
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000001219