Mammalian glomus tumor: Contribution of nerve ultrasound

Cambise, Chiara; Tedesco, Filippo Del; Fernández, Eduardo B.; Coraci, Daniele; Santilli, Valter; Padua, Luca

doi:10.1002/mus.25032

Cited by 3 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 13 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…8 High-resolution sonography, with its dynamic ability and Doppler mode, can detect small tumors and determine its location, depth, size, vascularity, and relation to the surrounding structures. 3,4,7 Glomus tumor typically appears on a sonogram, as a well-defined, oval or rounded, homogenously hypoechoic, noncompressible subcutaneous nodule, with a Doppler signal. 2,5,9,10 Similar sonographic images can be seen in other vascular subcutaneous tumors such as angiolipoma, angioleiomyoma, or hemangioma, with some notable differences.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…2 The clinical diagnostic hallmark is a triad of focal pain, localized tenderness, and cold intolerance, but misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis are common, when patients present with atypical symptoms. 3,4 In such atypical cases, diagnostic imaging is usually recommended. Both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and diagnostic medical sonography can be helpful in making the diagnosis.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Extradigital Glomus Tumor of the Forearm Identified During Neuromuscular Ultrasound: A Case Report

Tawfik

Gad

Taeimah

et al. 2021

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Glomus tumors are rare benign soft tissue tumors that arise from the glomus body. They typically develop in the subungual region but may develop extradigitally anywhere, in the upper or lower limbs. Extradigital glomus tumors can be misdiagnosed for years because of their atypical position and presentation. Being aware of an extradigital glomus tumor is important because they can be encountered during imaging studies and may be the cause of the patient’s symptoms. This report presents a case of an extradigital glomus tumor, of the forearm, diagnosed during neuromuscular sonography, in a patient with chronic intractable neuropathic-like pain, along the medial side of the left forearm. Sonographic imaging of the nerves, muscles, and tendons did not reveal any abnormalities. However, meticulous imaging of all tissue layers detected a subcutaneous vascular nodule. Subsequent excision biopsy and histopathologic assessment revealed a glomus tumor. After surgery, the patient experienced dramatic relief of pain. This case report highlights the importance of careful sonographic examination of all the tissues, including skin and subcutaneous tissue layers, to avoid missing non-neuromuscular pathologies that impact patient’s management.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Extradigital Glomus Tumor of the Forearm Identified During Neuromuscular Ultrasound: A Case Report

Tawfik

Gad

Taeimah

et al. 2021

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Few studies demonstrated that ultrasonography (US) may represent a fast and noninvasive approach to identify some causes of thoracic pain, providing information about the site and morphologic features of pathology, and provide information in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. [2][3][4] Notwithstanding in some cases diagnosis may be complicated.…”

Section: Utility Of Dynamic Ultrasound In Diagnosing Thoracic Pain Du...mentioning

confidence: 99%