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Unusual Glomus Tumor of the Penis

  • Gautam Dagur
  • , Kelly Warren
  • , Yimei Miao
  • , Navjot Singh
  • , Yiji Suh
  • , Sardar A. Khan
  • Stony Brook University

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Abstract

Introduction: Glomus tumors are benign neoplasms commonly found in subungual regions of the extremities and rarely located in the penis. Misdiagnosis of glomus tumors is common; therefore, symptoms and clinical presentations should be reviewed. Objective: The primary objective of this review article is to emphasize the pathogenesis, pathology, clinical presentation, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment methods of glomus tumors in order to better identify and manage the condition. Materials and Methods: Research was conducted using PubMed/Medline. The inclusion criteria required glomus tumor to be present on the penis. Results: Glomus tumors, which appear as symptomatic or asymptomatic lesions, are attributed to dispersion grouping of neoplastic or non-neoplastic lesions in a particular area. Conclusion: Differential diagnosis of glomus tumors includes hemangiomas, neurofibromatosis, epithelial lesions, and spindle-cell lesions. Physical examination and histological findings should be used for diagnosis. Treatment options can be either conservative or invasive, in which the patient undergoes surgical excision.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)113-118
Number of pages6
JournalCurrent Urology
Volume9
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2016

Keywords

  • Glomus tumor
  • Hamartomas
  • Pain
  • Penis
  • Subungual region

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