Glomus tumor in the pulp of finger - A rare presentation and diagnostic pearls

Dr.M Srivignesh; Dr.N.Mariappan; Dr Sandhya Sundaram

Volume : VIII, Issue : XI, November - 2019

Glomus tumor in the pulp of finger - A rare presentation and diagnostic pearls

Dr. M Srivignesh, Dr. N. Mariappan, Dr Sandhya Sundaram

Abstract :

Summary: Glomus tumors are rare and occur typically in the subungual region of the digits of extremities. They present with severe pain out of proportion to the size of the tumor and are associated with severe cold intolerance. Possibility of glomus tumour must be considered in the differential diagnosis for evaluation of unexplained nocturnal or rest hand pain. We present a unique case of 73-year-old male patient treated for rare presentation of the tumor at the pulp of finger. We also discuss clinical, histopathological and immunohistochemistry diagnosis and management of glomus tumors of Hand.