Subungual glomangiomyoma - a case report

Hand Surg. 2012;17(2):271-3. doi: 10.1142/S021881041272032X.

Abstract

Glomus tumors are benign neoplasms that develop from normal glomus bodies. These tumors are most commonly found in the nail bed of the hands and are characterized by point tenderness, and temperature sensitivity. Histologically, they are classified into three groups, the least common is glomangiomyoma, which is a variant distinguished by its predominant smooth muscle cellular content. This report describes a patient with a subungual glomangiomyoma that was surgically excised with a favorable outcome. The tumor is unusual for this location; a location common for typical glomus tumors. It presented without the typical associated symptoms of point and temperature sensitivity. This may suggest that the histological type may be more important in predicting the clinical presentation than the anatomical location of the glomus tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Glomus Tumor / diagnosis
  • Glomus Tumor / pathology*
  • Glomus Tumor / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nail Diseases / diagnosis
  • Nail Diseases / pathology*
  • Nail Diseases / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery