Glomus tumor of renal pelvis: a case report and review of the literature

Hum Pathol. 2005 Mar;36(3):299-302. doi: 10.1016/j.humpath.2004.10.005.

Abstract

Glomus tumors are uncommon benign perivascular neoplasms that have rarely been described outside of their usual peripheral soft tissue sites. We report a unique case of glomus tumor of the renal pelvis in a 53-year-old woman who presented with microscopic hematuria associated with obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction and marked hydronephrosis. At initial gross examination, the tumor mimicked a urothelial carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Glomus Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Glomus Tumor / pathology
  • Glomus Tumor / surgery
  • Hematuria
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Kidney Pelvis*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrectomy
  • Ureter / surgery