Glomangiosarcoma

Glomangiosarcoma is a low grade[1] tumor of the soft tissue. They rarely metastasize,[2] but metastases are possible.[3] It is also known as "malignant glomus tumor".[4] Positive staining for vimentin has been reported.[5]

Glomangiosarcoma
SpecialtyDermatology

See also

References
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  3. Watanabe K, Sugino T, Saito A, Kusakabe T, Suzuki T (December 1998). "Glomangiosarcoma of the hip: report of a highly aggressive tumour with widespread distant metastases". British Journal of Dermatology. 139 (6): 1097–101. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2133.1998.02574.x. PMID 9990381.
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