1. [Glomus tumour of the distal phalanx].
- Author
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Larsen DK and Madsen PV
- Subjects
- Delayed Diagnosis, Finger Phalanges diagnostic imaging, Finger Phalanges surgery, Humans, Nail Diseases diagnostic imaging, Nail Diseases surgery, Radiography, Finger Phalanges pathology, Glomus Tumor diagnosis, Glomus Tumor diagnostic imaging, Glomus Tumor pathology, Glomus Tumor surgery, Nail Diseases pathology
- Abstract
A glomus tumour is a benign, small, rare tumour, primarily localised to the fingers. Literature describes a delayed diagnosis, and patients will describe a classic triad of symptoms: paroxysmal pain, hypersensitivity, and pinpoint pain at the location of the tumour. MRI can confirm the presence and the localisation of a glomus tumour, and an osseous defect can often be found by X-ray. If the patient show classic symptoms, exploratory surgery should be performed, despite negative radiology. Excision of the tumour will provide immediate pain relief and has a very low rate of recurrence.
- Published
- 2018