Familial infiltrative glomangiomas: diagnosis and treatment

J Craniofac Surg. 1996 Mar;7(2):145-7. doi: 10.1097/00001665-199603000-00014.

Abstract

Glomangiomas, a rare variant of glomus tumors, can be mistaken for hemangiomas. Case reports of two family members are given as examples for differential diagnosis and timing of surgical intervention. Conservative excision is proposed when vital structures are involved. The use of the candela tunable pulse dye laser for the treatment of the superficial dermal component of the tumor is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Facial Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Facial Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Facial Neoplasms / surgery
  • Family Health
  • Female
  • Glomus Tumor / diagnosis
  • Glomus Tumor / genetics*
  • Glomus Tumor / surgery
  • Hand / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Male