Clinicopathologic features of gastric glomus tumor: A report of 15 cases and literature review.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Glomus tumor is a relatively uncommon soft tissue neoplasm predominantly occurring in upper extremity (fingers), less reported in stomach. This study aimed to discuss the clinicopathologic features of gastric glomus tumor (GGT) and then provide reference for clinical practice. Methods: A retrospective analysis of all cases pathologically diagnosed of GGT was performed, pathological findings were correlated with clinical information, immunohistochemical studies, next-generation sequencing, and patient follow-ups. A review of literature by searching similar cases was conducted to summarize previous knowledge of GGTs. Results: Our study identified 15 GGTs included 5 males and 10 females, aged between 35-75 years old (median, 49 years old). The tumor was located

SUBMITTER: Deng M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9868133 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature