HEREDITARY MULTIPLE GLOMUS TUMORS INVOLVING THE GLANS-PENIS - A CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

BACKGROUND. Multiple tumors are extremely rare and seldom demonstrate malignant change. OBJECTIVE. To describe an exceptionally rare case of familial multiple glomus tumors involving the glans penis. METHOD. Mu ltiple glomus tumors in a father and son were studied by light and ele ctron microscopy. RESULTS. The clinical presentation of the two patien ts was similar, and atypical glomus cells were identified in both son and father. The histology of the tumor cells suggested that they were malignant, yet the clinical course has been benign. CONCLUSION. Despit e their malignant histologic appearance, the behavior of familial glom us tumors is benign. A conservative approach to treatment appears warr anted. The diagnosis an management of these lesions should be based on clinical behavior rather than histopathology.