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ReviewCancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.)2025

Glomus Tumor in the Left Submandibular Region: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review.

Huan Liu, Chengyao Zhu

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Huan LiuDepartment of General Practice, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0000-7250-6543
Chengyao ZhuDepartment of Dermatology, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, and International School of Medicine, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Yiwu, China.

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Hangzhou Biomedicine and Health Industry Development Support Science and Technology Project 2021WJCY114
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Abstract

backgroundGlomus tumors are rare, benign mesenchymal neoplasms predominantly located in subungual regions of the extremities. Their occurrence in the mandibular region is exceptionally uncommon, presenting unique diagnostic challenges. Only a limited number of submandibular glomus tumors have been documented, leaving their presentation and management largely underexplored. CASE: We presented a case of glomus tumor in the submandibular area of a 60-year-old female, which appeared as a purplish-red lesion. In the absence of characteristic symptoms such as tenderness and cold sensitivity, the lesion was initially misdiagnosed as a pigmented nevus. Histopathological analysis subsequently confirmed the diagnosis as a glomus tumor. Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining further confirmed the tumor's smooth muscle and mesenchymal origins, with positive for Vimentin, SMA, Syn, Actin, Desmin, and CD34. The patient underwent surgical tumor excision with no recurrence after 28 months of follow-up.

conclusionThis case underscores the importance of considering glomus tumors in atypical locations and highlights the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach to prevent misdiagnosis. Surgical excision remains the primary treatment, with extended postoperative surveillance recommended to monitor for recurrence.

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Glomus TumorDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansMiddle Agedglomus tumorimmunohistochemistrymolecular diagnostics techniquessubmandibular regionsurgical excision

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PMID39776317
PMCPMC11705498

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