[Glomus tumour of the distal phalanx]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2018 Jul 23;180(30):V10170807.
[Article in Danish]

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Finger Phalanges / diagnostic imaging
  • Finger Phalanges / pathology*
  • Finger Phalanges / surgery
  • Glomus Tumor* / diagnosis
  • Glomus Tumor* / diagnostic imaging
  • Glomus Tumor* / pathology
  • Glomus Tumor* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Nail Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Nail Diseases / pathology*
  • Nail Diseases / surgery
  • Radiography