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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Glomus tumors are benign, small, white bluish growths found in the hand, wrist, foot, and under fingernails. Glomus tumors are usually painful and the pain increases when placed in cold water. | |||
==What are the Symptoms of Glomus tumor?== | ==What are the Symptoms of Glomus tumor?== | ||
* Episodes of pain radiating away from the lesion, often out of proportion relative to the small size of the tumor. | |||
* Pain can be reproduced by placing in cold water. | |||
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==What Causes Glomus tumor?== | ==What Causes Glomus tumor?== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[2]
Overview
Glomus tumors are benign, small, white bluish growths found in the hand, wrist, foot, and under fingernails. Glomus tumors are usually painful and the pain increases when placed in cold water.
What are the Symptoms of Glomus tumor?
- Episodes of pain radiating away from the lesion, often out of proportion relative to the small size of the tumor.
- Pain can be reproduced by placing in cold water.