Glomus tumors originate from modified perivascular muscle cells. The most common form
is the solitary one. The multiple form may be associated with dominant genetic
inheritance. We report a case of a patient with hemangiomatous lesions on the
calcaneus and wrist since birth. In 6 years, there was progression of lesions
throughout the body. Multiple glomangiomas are asymptomatic and more common in
childhood. They can be confused with other vascular malformations. Histopathological
diagnosis is essential. The case shows a type 2 segmental manifestation that can be
explained by genetic mutation leading to the loss of heterozygosity. As the child
grows, the lesions may disseminate due to mutation in distant parts of the skin.
Literature shows few reports. The treatment is conservative.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.