Malignant Glomus Tumors of the Hand.

Abstract

<b>Background:</b> Glomus tumors are uncommon vascular tumors of the hand. Malignant glomus tumors, known as glomangiosarcomas, are very rare and offer management challenges. <b>Methods:</b> A review of the diagnosis and treatment of malignant glomus tumors is presented in along with a report of the largest malignant glomus tumor of the hand to date. <b>Results:</b> The review illustrates the management of glomangiosarcomas. Only 6 previous such cases have been reported. <b>Conclusion:</b> The rare nature of malignant glomus tumors mandates case presentation and longitudinal analysis to help guide surgical management an optimize outcomes.