Glomus Tumor of the Shoulder in a 25-Year-Old Woman: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Correctly diagnosing and communicating results to patients is one of the most effective ways to ensure proper patient care and maximize effective treatment strategies. When nomenclature contradicts, it can create confusion and barriers between patients and physicians. One example is the diagnosis of a glomus tumor (GT), which has also been referred to as a paraganglioma (PG). However, a glomus tumor is not a paraganglioma and awareness of this distinction is essential. The case we present is a 25-year-old female who presented with a painful left shoulder mass. The mass was surgically excised, and the pathological examination diagnosed it as a glomus tumor. We review the literature regarding this tumor and clarify the distinction between glomus tumor and paraganglioma.

Keywords:

Glomus Tumor, Paraganglioma, Differential Diagnosis, Immunohistochemistry

Authors

  • Rachel Quint Research Writing & Publication (RWP), LLC, NY, USA
  • Silas Morris American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Emma Read American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Cynthia Abad American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Adrian Karim American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Ebru Nayci American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Kaylee Watson Ross University School of Medicine, Barbados
  • Shwetha Kamath American University of the Caribbean Medical School, USA
  • Jessica Jahoda Research Writing & Publication (RWP), LLC, NY, USA
  • Mohamed Aziz Research Writing & Publication (RWP), LLC, NY, USA

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Published

04/15/2024

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024):

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Articles