Glomangiomyoma of the trachea

Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 Dec;44(6):440-3. doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2011.44.6.440. Epub 2011 Dec 7.

Abstract

A glomus tumor is an uncommon soft tissue tumor that is most commonly found in the subungual area and a glomus originating in the trachea is extremely rare. Histologically and ultrastructurally, these tumors have been divided into three subtypes: classic glomus tumors, glomangiomas, and glomangiomyomas. Glomangiomyomas account for less than 10% of all glomus tumors and are the least common type. We report a case of a 54-year-old man with glomangiomyoma of the trachea who presented with stridor. We treated the tumor by segmental resection and primary repair via a transcervical approach.

Keywords: Glomangiomyoma; Trachea; Tracheal neoplasms.

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  • Case Reports