ScholarLens Back to search
1995•Dermatologic SurgeryRequires access

Hereditary Multiple Glomus Tumors Involving the Glans Penis

Tomoharu Kiyosawa, Yoshihiro Umebayashi, Yoshio Nakayama, S Soeda

Open publisher page 21 citations

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Multiple glomus tumors are extremely rare and seldom demonstrate malignant change. OBJECTIVE: To describe an exceptionally rare case of familial multiple glomus tumors involving the glans penis. METHODS: Multiple glomus tumors in a father and son were studied by light and electron microscopy. RESULTS: The clinical presentation of the two patients was similar, and atypical glomus cells were identified in both son and father. The histology of the tumor cells suggested that they were malignant, yet the clinical course has been benign. CONCLUSION: Despite their malignant histologic appearance, the behavior of familial glomus tumors is benign. A conservative approach to treatment appears warranted. The diagnosis and management of these lesions should be based on clinical behavior rather than histopathology.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

BACKGROUND: Multiple glomus tumors are extremely rare and seldom demonstrate malignant change. OBJECTIVE: To describe an exceptionally rare case of familial multiple glomus tumors involving the glans penis. METHODS: Multiple glomus tumors in a father and son were studied by light and electron microscopy. RESULTS: The clinical presentation of the two patients was similar, and atypical glomus cells were identified in both son and father. The histology of the tumor cells suggested that they were malignant, yet the clinical course has been benign. CONCLUSION: Despite their malignant histologic appearance, the behavior of familial glomus tumors is benign. A conservative approach to treatment appears warranted. The diagnosis and management of these lesions should be based on clinical behavior rather than histopathology.

Why it matters

OpenAlex reports 21 citations for this work. Citation counts describe recorded attention and do not establish research quality.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

BACKGROUND: Multiple glomus tumors are extremely rare and seldom demonstrate malignant change. OBJECTIVE: To describe an exceptionally rare case of familial multiple glomus tumors involving the glans penis. METHODS: Multiple glomus tumors in a father and son were studied by light and electron microscopy. RESULTS: The clinical presentation of the two patients was similar, and atypical glomus cells were identified in both son and father. The histology of the tumor cells suggested that they were malignant, yet the clinical course has been benign. CONCLUSION: Despite their malignant histologic appearance, the behavior of familial glomus tumors is benign. A conservative approach to treatment appears warranted. The diagnosis and management of these lesions should be based on clinical behavior rather than histopathology.

Key concepts: Glomus tumor, Glans penis, Histopathology, Medicine, Pathology, Penis, Presentation (obstetrics), Histology

Related papers

Related paper 1Related paper 2Related paper 3
Back to paper searchBrowse research topicsOriginal source
Hereditary Multiple Glomus Tumors Involving the Glans Penis — Research Paper | ScholarLens