Eponychial flap elevation method for surgical excision of a subungual glomus tumor

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae Hui Bae ◽  
Hyeon Seok Kim ◽  
Jae Sung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Flap Elevation

scholarly journals Digital Glomus Tumor: Bibliographic Review of the Studies Published over the Past 10 Years

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (01) ◽  
pp. 046-055
Author(s):  
Victoria Hernández ◽  
Tania Lena ◽  
Eliana Camacho ◽  
Matías Craviotto
Keyword(s):  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Benign Neoplasm ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumors ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
The Past ◽  
Pubmed Search ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

AbstractGlomus tumors are a mostly benign neoplasm that constitutes less than 4% of upper-limb soft-tissue tumors. Its unspecific clinical presentation, added to its low frequency, leads to a late diagnosis.The objective of the present study is to update the clinical-paraclinical approach and the surgical technique used in the treatment.We carried out a literature review from 2014 to 2019 on digital glomus tumor in the hand in adult patients using the PubMed search engine.In most of the publications analyzed, the diagnosis was clinical, with a delay of 1 to 10 years. Plain radiography is the most requested study; of the 16 articles reporting its indication, only half evidenced compatible changes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was requested in 15 articles, presenting normal results in 3 of them. The treatment of choice was surgical excision using a transungual approach. Only 4 articles report recurrence after excision.Although there is diversity in the approach to these tumors, we conclude that the diagnosis is clinical, and the treatment surgical, and there is no consensus regarding the paraclinical indication. The information available comes mainly from case reports, publications that contribute to the generation of evidence for the clinical practice in rare diseases such as this one.

scholarly journals Intravascular Glomus Tumor of the Forearm Causing Chronic Pain and Focal Tenderness

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Ki Lee ◽  
Dae Geon Song ◽  
Won Sik Choy
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Vascular Tumor ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Contrast Magnetic Resonance ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subcutaneous Layer ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Introduction. A glomus tumor is a benign vascular tumor derived from glomus cells and occurs mainly in the subcutaneous layer of the subungual or digital pulp. Extradigital glomus tumors have been reported within the palm, wrist, forearm, foot, bone, stomach, colon, cervix, and mesentery. Glomus tumors can originate from the intraosseous, intramuscular, periosteal, intravascular, and intraneural layers. However, a glomus tumor originating from the intravascular layer of the forearm is a rare condition.Case Report. A 44-year-old woman had a 7-year history of chronic pain and focal tenderness of the forearm. No hypersensitivity or sensory alterations were observed. Contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a mass measuring 5 × 3 × 2 mm leading to a vein. Surgical excision was performed, and the tumor was completely resected. Finding of gross examination revealed a dark-red, well-defined soft tissue tumor, and histologic examination confirmed that the mass was a glomus tumor. The patient’s symptoms were completely resolved postoperatively.Conclusion. Intravascular glomus tumors rarely occur in the forearm; therefore, a thorough physical exam, comprehensive medical history, in-depth imaging, and early surgical excision upon clinical suspicion may be helpful to prevent a delayed or incorrect diagnosis.

scholarly journals Subungual Glomus Tumor- Clinical Presentation And Treatment

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shyamal Chandra Debnath ◽  
Suman Kumar Roy ◽  
RR Kairy
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Tumor ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Nail Deformity

Glomus tumor is a rare condition and constitutes only 1 % of all soft tissue tumor of body. Glomus tumor is familiar for its unusual presentation and long standing symptoms due to delay in diagnosis. Authors have presented the clinical behavior and treatment of 7 patients with subungual soft tissue mass. Following surgical excision, all patients cured of symptoms, at the end of follow up, no recurrence occurred; post operative nail deformity was insignificant. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bdjps.v3i2.18250 Bangladesh Journal of Plastic Surgery July 2012, 3(2): 45-48

scholarly journals A 15-year mystery resolved: a large bone-boring glomus tumor mistaken as dermatitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Bouayyad ◽  
Mohamed Abdelaty ◽  
Anuj Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Benign Neoplasm ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Clinical Tests ◽  
Cold Intolerance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Large Bone ◽  
Paroxysmal Pain

Abstract Glomus tumor (GT) is a rare, benign neoplasm of the glomus apparatus. Being most common in the subungual region, it often misdiagnosed with dermatological conditions. Severe tenderness, paroxysmal pain and cold intolerance symptomatically denote GT. Clinical tests such as Love’s pin test and Hildreth’s test assist in diagnosing the disease. X-ray, ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging can confirm the severity of the lesion. Complete surgical excision is the only treatment available for these subcutaneous nodules. A middle-aged male with a hand pain, who misdiagnosed for dermatitis over 15-year period, has identified as having a large bone-boring GT. Awareness of GT among healthcare professionals is a must to increase the quality of life of patients.

Short-Scar Surgical Approach for the Treatment of Glomus Tumor of the Digit

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Emanuele Cigna ◽  
Francesca Palumbo ◽  
Liliana De Santo ◽  
Andrea Edoardo Zampieri ◽  
Giuseppe Soda
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Benign Neoplasm ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Radical Resection ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Complete Regression ◽  
Recurrence Rates ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Short Scar

Background: A glomus tumor is a biologically benign neoplasm. The traditional surgical approach to treat this tumor boasts the lowest recurrence rates but may cause nail deformities. Objective: A short-scar surgical approach was applied, with the aim of preserving the aesthetics of the nail. Methods: Between January 1999 and January 2009, 25 patients who underwent surgery for a glomus tumor were included in the study. All patients underwent radical resection with three different surgical approaches based on the location of the tumor. Results: All patients who were operated on had complete regression of pain immediately after surgery and at postsurgery follow-ups. Conclusion: The treatment of glomus tumors consists of surgical excision, which is successful if properly executed. Excision of sensitive afferent nervous fibers is a prerequisite to achieve regression of pain. A short-scar surgical approach ensures complete eradication of the tumor and preservation of nail aesthetics.

Glomus Tumor on the Volar Aspect of the Distal Phalanx, an Unusual Presentation for an Unusual Neoplasm‎: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Hajialiloo-Sami ◽  
Amir Mohsen Khorrami ◽  
Sajad Noori
Keyword(s):  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Ring Finger ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Distal Phalanx ◽  
Cold Sensitivity ◽  
Diagnostic Features ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
Volar Aspect ◽  
Histologic Evaluation

Background: In the fingertips, the glomus tumors usually involve the subungual areas with typical triad symptoms including pain, tenderness to palpation, and cold sensitivity. The glomus tumor of volar aspect of digits is rare.   Case Presentation: A case of glomus tumor was presented at the volar side of the distal phalanx of the ring finger of a 52-year-old woman. The tumor was painful and tender to palpation, yet insensitive to cold. The atypical location and insensitivity to cold led to a 4-year delay in diagnosis. After the surgical excision of the lesion, the extracted mass was sent for histologic evaluation and the diagnosis of glomus tumor was confirmed. One-year follow-up of the patient was event-free.   Conclusions: Atypical glomus tumor should be considered in the differential diagnosis of finger pain, even in the absence of characteristic diagnostic features.

scholarly journals Surgical Extirpation of Glomus Tumor from Rare Localization on the Upper Extremity

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Jan Hrubý ◽  
Robert Novotný ◽  
Miroslav Špaček ◽  
Petr Mitáš ◽  
Jaroslav Hlubocký ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Histological Examination ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Venous Malformation ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Vascular Area ◽  
Round Nucleus

Objective. To report on a very rare case of a glomus tumor manifested on the upper arm in a healthy young male patient.Case Presentation and Intervention. A 22-year-old male patient presented with bluish multifocal venous malformation on the left upper arm and was admitted for venous malformation excision. Pain, discomfort, and upper arm paraesthesia had been present for almost 6 years. Ultrasonography revealed septet tumor without blood flow in the subcutaneous region of anterior aspect of the upper arm. A multifocal venous malformation approximately 5–10 mm in diameter was excised. Histological examination showed dilated vascular area with proliferated glomus cells with round nucleus in the wall of dilated vascular structures. Based on histological examination, the final diagnosis was made as “glomangioma.”Conclusion. Histological examination is the only method that can establish final diagnosis. Currently, the only available treatment for this type of tumor is surgical excision.

Lower Extremity Glomus Tumors: Comprehensive Review for Surgeons

Vascular ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 326-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon R. Luis ◽  
Goshima R. Kaoru ◽  
Psalms B. Shemuel ◽  
Joseph L. Mills
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Disease Entity ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Diagnosis And Management

The diagnosis of a lower extremity glomus tumor (GT) is often delayed owing to the lack of awareness and low level of suspicion by the treating physician. GT is thought to arise from cutaneous arteriovenous connections, often involving the nail beds. The unusual location of the lower extremity often leads to missed or delayed diagnosis and management. Surgical excision of GT is often curative and provides significant symptomatic relief. There is a paucity of information in regard to GT in general, especially among vascular surgeons. The aim of this report is to make the surgical community more aware of this disease entity based on the analysis of our own experience and review of the literature.

scholarly journals Unusual Glomus Tumor of the Penis

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Dagur ◽  
Kelly Warren ◽  
Yimei Miao ◽  
Navjot Singh ◽  
Yiji Suh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Spindle Cell ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Glomus Tumors ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Epithelial Lesions

Introduction: Glomus tumors are benign neoplasms commonly found in subungual regions of the extremities and rarely located in the penis. Misdiagnosis of glomus tumors is common; therefore, symptoms and clinical presentations should be reviewed. Objective: The primary objective of this review article is to emphasize the pathogenesis, pathology, clinical presentation, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment methods of glomus tumors in order to better identify and manage the condition. Materials and Methods: Research was conducted using PubMed/Medline. The inclusion criteria required glomus tumor to be present on the penis. Results: Glomus tumors, which appear as symptomatic or asymptomatic lesions, are attributed to dispersion grouping of neoplastic or non-neoplastic lesions in a particular area. Conclusion: Differential diagnosis of glomus tumors includes hemangiomas, neurofibromatosis, epithelial lesions, and spindle-cell lesions. Physical examination and histological findings should be used for diagnosis. Treatment options can be either conservative or invasive, in which the patient undergoes surgical excision.

scholarly journals Recurrent Glomus Tumor of the Pinna: Report of a Case

2001 ◽  
Vol 80 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherif M. Ammar ◽  
Sujana S. Chandrasekhar
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Tactile Stimulation ◽  
Glomus Tumor ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
The Third ◽  
Sharp Pain

We describe a rare case of a glomus tumor of the pinna. The lesion produced a brief but sharp pain that occurred spontaneously, intermittently, and upon tactile stimulation. Surgical excision with wide margins was successful. We believe this to be only the third case of a glomus tumor of the auricle that has been reported in the literature.

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