Research Article

Epidemiological characteristics and anatomical distribution of glomus tumors: a single-center retrospective study

Volume: 6 Number: 2 March 23, 2025
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Epidemiological characteristics and anatomical distribution of glomus tumors: a single-center retrospective study

Abstract

Aims: Glomus tumors are rare, benign neoplasms arising from the glomus body, primarily found in the extremities. Although their clinical presentation is well-documented, their epidemiological characteristics and uncommon localizations remain subjects of ongoing research. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed pathologically confirmed glomus tumor cases diagnosed at our institution between 2009 and 2025. Demographic data and anatomical localization were assessed. Results: A total of 36 patients met the inclusion criteria, with a female predominance (n=19, 52.7%). The mean age at diagnosis was 48.97±14.31 years. Most tumors were located in the upper extremities (n=24, 66.7%), particularly in the digits, while 10 cases (27.8%) involved the lower extremities. Additionally, two rare cases were identified: one in the intergluteal region and another in the back. The fourth to sixth decades of life were the most commonly affected age range (77%). Conclusion: Our findings align with previous literature regarding the prevalence of glomus tumors in the upper extremities and their higher occurrence in middle-aged individuals. However, rare localizations, such as the intergluteal region and back, highlight the need for a broader clinical perspective when diagnosing unexplained chronic pain. Future multicenter studies with larger cohorts may provide further insights into the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of glomus tumors.

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Supporting Institution

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Ethical Statement

This retrospectively designed study was approved by the local Ethics committee approval (05.02.2025/07).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Orthopaedics

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 23, 2025

Submission Date

February 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Aytekin, K., & Karaca, H. (2025). Epidemiological characteristics and anatomical distribution of glomus tumors: a single-center retrospective study. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, 6(2), 148-150. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1646000
AMA
1.Aytekin K, Karaca H. Epidemiological characteristics and anatomical distribution of glomus tumors: a single-center retrospective study. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6(2):148-150. doi:10.47582/jompac.1646000
Chicago
Aytekin, Kürşad, and Halil Karaca. 2025. “Epidemiological Characteristics and Anatomical Distribution of Glomus Tumors: A Single-Center Retrospective Study”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 (2): 148-50. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1646000.
EndNote
Aytekin K, Karaca H (March 1, 2025) Epidemiological characteristics and anatomical distribution of glomus tumors: a single-center retrospective study. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6 2 148–150.
IEEE
[1]K. Aytekin and H. Karaca, “Epidemiological characteristics and anatomical distribution of glomus tumors: a single-center retrospective study”, J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 148–150, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.47582/jompac.1646000.
ISNAD
Aytekin, Kürşad - Karaca, Halil. “Epidemiological Characteristics and Anatomical Distribution of Glomus Tumors: A Single-Center Retrospective Study”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care 6/2 (March 1, 2025): 148-150. https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1646000.
JAMA
1.Aytekin K, Karaca H. Epidemiological characteristics and anatomical distribution of glomus tumors: a single-center retrospective study. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025;6:148–150.
MLA
Aytekin, Kürşad, and Halil Karaca. “Epidemiological Characteristics and Anatomical Distribution of Glomus Tumors: A Single-Center Retrospective Study”. Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care, vol. 6, no. 2, Mar. 2025, pp. 148-50, doi:10.47582/jompac.1646000.
Vancouver
1.Kürşad Aytekin, Halil Karaca. Epidemiological characteristics and anatomical distribution of glomus tumors: a single-center retrospective study. J Med Palliat Care / JOMPAC / jompac. 2025 Mar. 1;6(2):148-50. doi:10.47582/jompac.1646000

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