A malignant glomus tumor in the upper trachea

Ann Thorac Surg. 2015;99(5):1812-4. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.05.102.

Abstract

Malignant glomus tumors are extremely rare, and a malignant glomus tumor in the trachea has not been described previously. In this report, we present the first known case of a malignant glomus tumor originating in the trachea.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Glomus Tumor* / diagnosis
  • Glomus Tumor* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tracheal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Tracheal Neoplasms* / surgery