Glomus Cell Tumors: Demographic and Clinical Characteristics

The study population comprised 63 patients with 69 glomus cell tumors. Among these, 36 lesions were identified in 36 patients - 26 women and 10 men - with an average age of 50.19 years. The most commonly affected anatomical site was the nail bed, with pain being the predominant symptom. Regarding glomangiomas, 33 lesions were recorded in 28 patients - 7 women and 21 men - with an average age of 43.4 years. The forearm was the most frequently affected site, and pain remained the predominant symptom. Conclusions: Glomus tumors and glomangiomas are painful tumors, with glomus tumors favoring the nail bed and glomangiomas the extremities. Despite their morphological similarities, they should be considered in the differential diagnosis of painful tumors. Accurate histological diagnosis is essential to properly characterize these tumors and avoid confusion. Providing epidemiological and clinical information about these tumors is important.