Correctly diagnosing and communicating results to patients is one of the most effective ways to e... more Correctly diagnosing and communicating results to patients is one of the most effective ways to ensure proper patient care and maximize effective treatment strategies. When nomenclature contradicts, it can create confusion and barriers between patients and physicians. One example is the diagnosis of a glomus tumor (GT), which has also been referred to as a paraganglioma (PG). However, a glomus tumor is not a paraganglioma and awareness of this distinction is essential. The case we present is a 25-year-old female who presented with a painful left shoulder mass. The mass was surgically excised, and the pathological examination diagnosed it as a glomus tumor. We review the literature regarding this tumor and clarify the distinction between glomus tumor and paraganglioma.
Correctly diagnosing and communicating results to patients is one of the most effective ways to e... more Correctly diagnosing and communicating results to patients is one of the most effective ways to ensure proper patient care and maximize effective treatment strategies. When nomenclature contradicts, it can create confusion and barriers between patients and physicians. One example is the diagnosis of a glomus tumor (GT), which has also been referred to as a paraganglioma (PG). However, a glomus tumor is not a paraganglioma and awareness of this distinction is essential. The case we present is a 25-year-old female who presented with a painful left shoulder mass. The mass was surgically excised, and the pathological examination diagnosed it as a glomus tumor. We review the literature regarding this tumor and clarify the distinction between glomus tumor and paraganglioma.
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