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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soujanya Thummathati, MBBS [2]
Overview
Symptoms of glomus tumor include hypersensitivity to cold and paroxysmal pain at a well defined site.[1]
History
- A detailed history from the patient may be helpful. A positive history of trauma may be present.[2]
- A positive family history may be present in patients with multiple glomus tumors (autosomal dominant).
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
- ↑ Samaniego E, Crespo A, Sanz A (2009). "[Key diagnostic features and treatment of subungual glomus tumor]". Actas Dermosifiliogr. 100 (10): 875–82. PMID 20038364.
- ↑ Blanchard AJ (1941). "The Pathology of Glomus Tumours". Can Med Assoc J. 44 (4): 357–60. PMC 1827043. PMID 20322052.