A Case Report of Malignant Glomus Tumor Responding to Combination Chemotherapy

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2002;18(2):219-222.
Published online November 30, 2002.

Sang Yoon Lee;In Sil Choi;Suk Ryun Park;Do Yeon Kim;Kwang Hyun Kim;Noe Kyeong Kim;Dae Seog Heo

복합화학요법에 반응한 악성 사구체 종양 1예

이상윤;최인실;박숙련;김도연;김광현;김노경;허대석

Abstract

Malignant glomus tumor is a very rare disease originating from the paraganglia system through the body. Glomus tumor, also known as paraganglioma, usually are considered benign, and arises in a variety of head and neck locations, most of which include the carotid body, the vagus nerve, and the jugulotympanic area. The most widely accepted management of benign glomus tumor is surgical extiration. Here, we report a case of recurrent laryngeal glomus tumor which is proven malignant and metastatic to the brain and the lungs. We have treated the patient with combination chemotherapy and radiation to the brain, the result of which is partial response in terms of decreased size of metastatic lung lesions.

Key Words: Malignant glomus tumor, Metastatic, Combination chemotherapy, Partial response