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Glomus tumor of the cheek: a case report.

Abstract

Glomus tumors are benign, subcutaneous neoplasms of the perivasculature. Though facial location is rare, the diagnosis of a glomus tumor should be considered in cases of undiagnosed painful facial nodules or chronic facial pain. Imaging aids in defining the tumor and planning a complete excision in order to avoid recurrence. Histological examination is mandatory after every attempted excision. A case of glomus tumor of the cheek along with the possible pitfalls of diagnosis and treatment and a brief review of the limited associated literature are presented.

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    • Authors

    Veros K, Markou K, Filitatzi C, Kyrmizakis DE

    Institution

    1st Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, 54006 Thessaloniki, Greece.

    Source

    Case reports in medicine 2012: 2012 pg 307294

    Pub Type(s)

    Journal Article

    Language

    eng

    PubMed ID

    22811718