Laser treatment of hereditary multiple glomus tumors.

Abstract

Familial multiple glomus tumors are rare. A family is reported here with the disease documented in three generations. While this type of glomus tumor is not classically associated with pain, all members of this family who exhibited multiple glomangioma were symptomatic. Treatment with both the argon laser and carbon dioxide laser was successful in relieving symptoms and improving the appearance of only the more superficial glomus tumors.

• Authors: L Barnes, S A Estes
• Journal: The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology (J Dermatol Surg Oncol) Vol. 12 Issue 9 Pg. 912-5 (Sep 1986) ISSN: 0148-0812 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3018056 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
• Female
• Glomus Tumor (genetics, pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Neoplasms, Multiple Primary (genetics, pathology, surgery)
• Pedigree
• Skin (pathology)
• Skin Neoplasms (genetics, pathology, surgery)