Treatment of familial glomangiomatosis with Nd:YAG laser: a case report

J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2024 Jan-Jun;26(1-4):81-82. doi: 10.1080/14764172.2024.2369571. Epub 2024 Jun 19.

Abstract

Familial glomangiomatosis is a rare autosomal dominant vascular malformation caused by a mutation in the glomulin GLMN gene. It is characterized by the appearance of multiple glomus tumors composed of dysmature veins surrounded by glomus cells. We present a case of an 11-year-old girl with familial glomangiomatosis successfully treated with Nd:YAG long-pulse laser. Three sessions of laser treatment were performed, resulting in more than 80% reduction of the lesion and complete disappearance of pain, with no adverse effects reported. This case report demonstrates the excellent risk-benefit ratio of Nd:YAG long-pulse laser in the treatment of familial glomangiomatosis.

Keywords: Familial glomangiomatosis; Nd:YAG laser; glomus tumors; laser therapy; vascular malformations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Glomus Tumor* / genetics
  • Glomus Tumor* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lasers, Solid-State* / therapeutic use
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / instrumentation
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / methods
  • Skin Neoplasms / genetics
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery