Highlights
Glomus tumors are rare neoplasms that arise from neuromyoarterial canal or glomus body.
In the GI tract, stomach is the most common site for Glomus tumors.
Symptoms usually are non specific and can be discovered incidentally during upper GI endoscopy.
Immunohistochemistry stains after surgical excision or tissue biopsy can confirm the diagnosis.
Surgical treatment is the preferred option for GGTs and long-term follow-up is required due to high metastatic and recurrence rate in the malignant type.
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