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Overview
History
They are usually solitary and small, and can be found under the fingernails.[1] They can also be found on the tympanic membrane.[2]
Symptoms
They are often painful, and the pain is reproduced when the lesion is placed in cold water.
Signs
These tumors tend to have a bluish discoloration, although a white appearance is also noted. Elevation of the nail bed can occur
References
- ↑ Koç O, Kivrak AS, Paksoy Y (2007). "Subungual glomus tumour: magnetic resonance imaging findings". Australasian radiology. 51 Spec No.: B107–9. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1673.2007.01797.x. PMID 17875128. Unknown parameter
|doi_brokendate=ignored (help) - ↑ De Candia A, Como G, Passon P, Pedace E, Bazzocchi M (2002). "Sonographic findings in glomus tympanicum tumor". Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU. 30 (4): 236–40. doi:10.1002/jcu.10058. PMID 11981934.