Hypertonic saline destruction of multiple glomus tumors.

BACKGROUND: Multiple glomus tumors are uncommon cutaneous neoplasms. Therapeutic destructive alternatives include excision, argon or CO2 laser treatment, and sclerotherapy with sodium tetradecyl sulphate.

OBJECTIVE: A case report is presented using a previously unreported technique of therapy, specifically hypertonic saline.

METHODS: 23.4% NaCl was injected intraluminally in four sessions over a 6-month period.

CONCLUSION: Serial hypertonic saline injections should be added to the list of effective treatment alternatives for multiple glomus tumors.