Lynhda Nguyen, Bong-Sung Kim, I. Besmens, T. Pastor, Mauro Vasella, Nora Huber, Caterina Rebecchini, F. S. Frueh, M. Calcagni, M. Guidi
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Abstract
Abstract Extradigital localizations of glomus tumors (GTs) remain rare and can often lead to missed or delayed diagnosis due to nonspecific symptoms. In this article, we report a case of a GT with a rare localization in the proximal third of the lower leg.