Published online Apr 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i11.3485
Peer-review started: July 25, 2021
First decision: October 25, 2021
Revised: November 4, 2021
Accepted: February 27, 2022
Article in press: February 27, 2022
Published online: April 16, 2022
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Glomus tumors are rare neoplasms, usually found on the fingers or toes. Glomus tumours that occur in the lower leg are even rarer and is likely to be misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. This article will document the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a rare glomus tumor of the lower leg, which had been misdiagnosed for up to 15 years.
The patient was a A 36-year-old woman who had suffered from localized pain in her left lower leg for 15 years. After a complete physical examination, a glomus tumor on her lower leg was considered and removed surgically. The specimen was pathologically diagnosed as a glomus tumor. There was no relapse at a 4-year follow-up.
Correct diagnosis and complete removal of the glomus tumor is important.
Core Tip: A 36-year-old woman who had suffered from localized pain in her left lower leg had been misdiagnosed for up to 15 years. She was eventually diagnosed with glomus tumor and underwent surgical treatment. The patient recovered well with no recurrence observed at a 4-year follow-up.