Case Reports

Glomus Tumor of the Female Vulva: A Case Report and Review

  • Liu Xinyu ,
  • Yuan Yinuo ,
  • Meng Yao ,
  • Zhang Wenjing ,
  • Xu Huimin ,
  • Zhang Jinrui ,
  • Liu Cun
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  • aDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Zhengzhou University Medical School, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
    bShandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
    cShandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
    dDepartment of Ultrasound, Shandong First Medical University Affiliated Central Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China
Department of Ultrasound, Shandong First Medical University Affiliated Central Hospital, No. 105, Jiefang Road, Jinan, Shandong, China. e-mail: 13370582820@163.com

Received date: 2024-08-02

  Revised date: 2024-07-18

  Accepted date: 2024-10-10

  Online published: 2025-07-06

Abstract

Glomus tumor is a benign, subcutaneous neoplasm that typically arises in regions abundant in glomus bodies, manifesting as a painful nodule. Currently, perineal glomus tumors are rarely reported in the literature. Herein, we present a unique case of glomus tumor originating in the perineal region. Ultrasound examination revealed a heterogeneous mass within the subcutaneous soft tissue layer of the vulva, featuring a distinct boundary and peripheral blood flow signals. The ultrasound contrast imaging of this mass demonstrated rapid peripheral ring enhancement during the arterial phase, followed by a gradual inward perfusion from the periphery towards the center of the nodule-like or branching-like structure, exhibiting concentric enhancement. The internal portion of the nodule showed low enhancement, which progressively diminished during the venous and delayed phases. Subsequently, an ultrasound-guided biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of glomus tumor, and the patient underwent successful surgical treatment.

Cite this article

Liu Xinyu , Yuan Yinuo , Meng Yao , Zhang Wenjing , Xu Huimin , Zhang Jinrui , Liu Cun . Glomus Tumor of the Female Vulva: A Case Report and Review[J]. ADVANCED ULTRASOUND IN DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY, 2025 , 9(2) : 219 -223 . DOI: 10.37015/AUDT.2025.240035

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