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What is a Malignant Glomus Tumor?
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Malignant glomus tumors (MGTs) are rare neoplasms stemming from the glomus body, a component of the dermis layer of skin involved in regulating body temperature. MGTs account for less than 1.5 percent of soft tissue tumors, most of which are located in the hand, wrist, and foot. The average duration of signs and symptoms is reported to be between 7 and 11 years before diagnosis. Even then, most patients are asymptomatic, and the only known indicators of MGTs are tenderness, hypersensitivity, and sometimes pain in the affected area. There are currently no identifiable causes and evidence-supported risk factors for malignant glomus tumors, and its sporadic incidence rate makes it challenging for medical researchers to conduct further studies.
Case Report
A 59-year-old right-handed woman from Russia had a 40-year history of extreme tenderness and hypersensitivity in the palm of her left hand, according to a published study from 2016. The patient reported that she began experiencing uncomfortable symptoms after her hand was accidentally stepped by a boot with cleated soles. She had undergone surgical exploration about 5 years after the injury, although no details were available. Her symptoms had progressed in severity, therefore she always protected her hand by elevating it and avoiding all external contact. Advanced imaging studies later revealed a 5.0 × 4.9 × 1.5 cm mass in the palm of her hand.
How Do Doctors Diagnose a Malignant Glomus Tumor?
Due to the irrefutable importance of early detection in improving the prognosis of a patient with a cancerous glomus tumor, a diagnostician will conduct a variety of tests to produce immediate accurate findings. The procedures may include, but are not limited to:
- Medical history and physical exam
- Computed axial tomography (CAT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Biopsy or sample tissue removal for lab testing
Were you diagnosed with a malignant glomus tumor? The next most critical step is to plan your treatment with a team that treats cancer differently, but definitely better.
Choose New Hope Unlimited — Your Customized Cancer Treatment Provider
Treating cancer patients for almost 20 years now has allowed our medical team to understand how emotionally and physically draining — as well as spiritually exhausting — it is to manage a cancer diagnosis. We hope it reassures you to know that our licensed oncologists, alternative medicine specialists, and support teams will hold your hand tightly throughout treatment and survivorship. We are dedicated to the most advanced research and treatment available for malignant glomus tumors, and we are committed to improving your quality of life. Contact us now to schedule your consultation.
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Patient SatisfactionOur Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. Is it true that most glomus tumors are benign?
Yes, the majority of glomus tumors are benign (noncancerous). However, the possibility of malignancy (cancer) should be considered if a tumor is deep-seated, larger than 2 cm, or presents specific histologic features such as necrosis, nuclear atypia, or mitotic activity.
2. What specific treatments does New Hope Unlimited offer?
From cutting-edge therapies to anti-tumor intravenous treatments, learn about the alternative treatments available for malignant glomus tumors here.
