Subungual Glomus Tumor: Emphasis on MR Angiography

Ruyssevelt, Christian E. A. Van; Vranckx, Patrick

doi:10.2214/ajr.182.1.1820263

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“…Because the glomus is richly vascularized, it shows marked contrast enhancement on MRI after the injection of gadolinium. MR angiography can be helpful to locate the tumor [31].…”

Section: Pericytic (Perivascular) Tumorsmentioning

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Soft-tissue tumors update: MR imaging features according to the WHO classification

et al. 2006

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Soft-tissue tumors are a large and heterogeneous group of neoplasms. Hence, classification is often difficult. The most effective management decisions are made when a working group participates in the same diagnostic standard criteria in the evaluation of soft-tissue tumors. The purpose of this pictorial review is to highlight the new and the less well-known features on magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of soft-tissue tumors according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification established in 2002. The article depicts the major changes of the WHO classification since it was established in 2002 and the most significant findings on MR imaging, thereby providing an update.

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“…Because the glomus is richly vascularized, it shows marked contrast enhancement on MRI after the injection of gadolinium. MR angiography can be helpful to locate the tumor [31].…”

Section: Pericytic (Perivascular) Tumorsmentioning

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Soft-tissue tumors update: MR imaging features according to the WHO classification

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“…Delay in diagnosis is between 3 and 15 years in various studies 7 8. Recurrence postexcision is probably more common than originally documented and ranges from 5% to 15% 1 6 9 10. We present a case of a recurred glomus tumour of the thumb where symptoms persisted for a period of 6 years after an attempted surgical excision.…”

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“…The tumour is usually more common in women and occurs most frequently in the subungual region of the distal phalanx 9 18. These tumours arise from the normal glomus apparatus, located in the subcutaneous tissue, especially in the tips of the fingers.…”

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A recurred subungual glomus tumour of the thumb

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Glomus tumours are rare benign neoplasms arising from the glomus body, accounting for 1–5% of all soft-tissue tumours of the hand. The diagnosis of glomus tumour is frequently delayed, varying from 3 to 15 years. We present a case of a recurred glomus tumour of the thumb where symptoms persisted for a period of 6 years after an attempted surgical excision. The patient presented with classical symptoms of localised tenderness, cold sensitivity and excruciating pain on touch. Findings on radiograph, ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced MRI further supported the diagnosis. Complete surgical excision, the only recommended treatment, resulted in complete symptomatic relief to the patient. This case report highlights the importance of meticulous complete excision and clinical awareness of the disease among primary care physicians.

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“…Magnetic resonance imaging showed a well-defined oval enhancing lesion measuring 7 × 5 × 5 mm within the soft tissue of the dorsal and ulnar aspect of the terminal phalanx of the middle finger (subungual region). The lesion was isointense to muscles on T1 and hyperintense on T2 and Proton density fat CASE REPORT 1 Senior Resident, 2 Associate Professor, 3 Professor…”

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Glomus Tumor: An Anomalous Cause of Pain in the Finger

Kurup

Acharya

Bhat

2016

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Glomus tumor constitutes 1 to 5% of all hand tumors. They present with the classical triad of severe pain, point tenderness, and cold sensitivity. The diagnosis is mainly clinical, but very often it is missed because of lack of knowledge or inadequate clinical examination. We present the case of a 43-year-old woman with glomus tumor of the middle finger with a short discussion on the diagnosis with clinical images of the tumor. Glomus tumor should be in the differential diagnosis in patients presenting with pain in the finger.

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Subungual Glomus Tumor: Emphasis on MR Angiography

Cited by 18 publications

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Soft-tissue tumors update: MR imaging features according to the WHO classification

Soft-tissue tumors update: MR imaging features according to the WHO classification

A recurred subungual glomus tumour of the thumb

Glomus Tumor: An Anomalous Cause of Pain in the Finger

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