Localized form of multiple glomus tumors: report of the first case showing partial involution.
We recently examined a boy with relatively large multiple glomus tumors on the left scapular region. Histologic examination revealed a typical non-capsulated glomangioma in the middle and deep dermis; by electron microscopic examination, the tumor cells were seen to exhibit a characteristic smooth muscle cell structure. Thermographic examination revealed the higher temperature of the tumor. Within a year, the tumor showed a partial involution. We think this is the first report of multiple glomus tumor showing a partial involution.
Kato
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Department of Dermatology, Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
Kumakiri
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Ohkawara
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D005918:Glomus Tumor / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009365:Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012881:Skin Temperature