Abstract
The cells in glomus body regulate blood flow to the skin and play a role in temperature
regulation. Glomuvenous malformations (GVMs), previously reported in literature as
glomus tumors or glomangiomas, are usually present in the nail bed. In 1972, Carroll
and Berman described the triad of paroxysmal stabbing pain, point tenderness, and
cold hypersensitivity associated with these malformations.
We present an unusual case of GVM in the neck of a 17-year-old female presenting with
a painful right-sided neck mass. Physical examination revealed an approximately 2.5 × 2 cm
right-sided tender neck mass; pain was exacerbated by probing with a pinhead. Computed
tomography identified multiple rounded masses in the neck, with the delayed contrast
filling. The patient underwent excisional biopsy of the lesion and samples were sent
for histopathological examination.
The histopathology report, along with the radiological findings and the clinical presentation,
confirmed the diagnosis of GVM. The patient remained symptom-free on long-term follow-up.
Despite absence of previous reports, GVM can occur in neck. Surgical excision can
lead to complete resolution of symptoms.
Keywords
glomuvenous malformation - glomangioma - glomus tumors - glomulin - arteriovenous
anastamoses - vascular malformations
