Pathological Insights into Multiple Glomangiomas: A Case Report

A BSTRACT Glomangiomas or glomus tumors with diffuse angiomatous components are benign tumors arising from modified smooth muscle cells, also known as glomus cells. Glomangiomas are a rare clinical entity, and the solitary type is more common than multiple. Here, we report a case of multiple lower limb soft tissue masses which were identified as multiple glomangiomas. A 34 years old male presented with complaints of lower limb swellings. MRI findings were suggestive AV malformation. Macroscopic examination revealed congested nodular soft tissue masses with tiny vascular channels. The detailed histopathology showed vascular spaces lined by glomus cells. The treatment of glomangiomas includes complete surgical resection. A painful subungual lesion typically suggests glomus tumor. However, if the lesions are multiple and extra-digitally located, the clinical diagnosis may be difficult and requires histopathological examination for confirmation.