Tracheal Glomus Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Rare Tumors. 2017 Mar 28;9(1):6848. doi: 10.4081/rt.2017.6848. eCollection 2017 Mar 24.

Abstract

Glomus tumors are rare neoplasms that typically occur within the dermis or subcutis of the subungual space. Primary glomus tumors of the thorax are exceedingly uncommon, thus standard-of-care management is lacking. In this report we describe the management of a patient presenting with a symptomatic glomus tumor of the posterior trachea, and provide a comprehensive review including all documented tracheal glomus tumor reports.

Keywords: Glomus tumor; surgery; trachea.

Publication types

  • Case Reports