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Fulltext Recurrent glomangiomas of the ankle: a case report

Saini SM, Hamid SA, Abdul Rashid SN, Bahari N, Fakhrizzaki AA, Abu Hassan H, et al.

Med J Malaysia, 2013 Aug;68(4):356-7.

PMID: 24145267 MyJurnal

Matched MeSH terms: Glomus Tumor*

Glomus tumor in the second toe: a clinical insight

Sapuan J, Paul AG, Abdullah S

J Foot Ankle Surg, 2008;47(5):483-6.

PMID: 18725132 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2008.05.008

Glomus tumors are rare benign tumors commonly occurring in the digits of the hand. Surprisingly, considering the fingertips are of a similar make-up to the toes, there have been few reports of glomus tumor in the toes. The present case highlights a glomus tumor observed in the right second toe of a 56-year-old Indian female who presented with the classical triad of spontaneous pain, cold hypersensitivity, and pressure tenderness. There was a delay in diagnosis for approximately 18 years by various general practitioners who were not aware of the rare presentation of the glomus tumor. The tumor, which measured 5 x 3 mm, was excised from the nail bed of the toe. Histopathological inspection confirmed the diagnosis of glomus tumor. We believe that reporting this rare case may make clinicians more aware of this unusual diagnosis.

Matched MeSH terms: Glomus Tumor/pathology*; Glomus Tumor/surgery

Synchronous glomus tumors in a distal digit: a case report

Noor MA, Masbah O, Lumpur K

J Hand Surg Am, 1997 May;22(3):508-10.

PMID: 9195463

Glomus tumors occurring synchronously in the subungual region and the pulp of a fingertip are extremely uncommon. Awareness of this will lead to early diagnosis and treatment.

Matched MeSH terms: Glomus Tumor/pathology*; Glomus Tumor/surgery

Endobronchial glomus tumor

Rashid Ali MR, Kannan KK

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol, 2015 Jan;22(1):66-8.

PMID: 25590487 DOI: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000128

We report a case of a 52-year-old patient who had undergone a bladder resection and an ileal conduit for a transitional cell carcinoma. He then presented with a short history of hemoptysis 3 months later. Rigid bronchoscopy was performed revealing an endobronchial lesion, which was removed via laser and debulking method without complications. Histopathologic examination confirmed it to be a benign endobronchial glomus tumor. On the basis of our literature search, this is the 34th reported case of glomus tumor arising from the respiratory tract, seventh reported case of an endobronchial glomus tumor treated bronchoscopically, and the first possibly coincidental finding in relation to a patient with primary transitional bladder cell carcinoma.

Matched MeSH terms: Glomus Tumor/pathology*; Glomus Tumor/surgery

Fulltext Glomus tympanicum

Appannan VR, Md Daud MK

Malays Fam Physician, 2018;13(1):45-48.

PMID: 29796211

Glomus tympanicum is a tumour classified under the group glomus tumours, and is also known as paragangliomas. It is thought to commonly occur in women in the fifth to sixth decades of life. Here, we report a case of a 77-year-old lady with multiple co-morbids and a diagnosis of glomus tympanicum presenting to us. Her symptoms included pulsatile tinnitus, and reduced hearing, and the management of the case was done with consideration for her underlying multiple co-morbidities. This paper also describes the best modality of treatment for this patient with regard to her background history. The treatment goal was to improve her quality of life and control the disease.

Matched MeSH terms: Glomus Tumor

Fulltext Glomus tympanicum

Appannan, V.R., Md Daud, M.K.

Malaysian Family Physician, 2018;13(1):45-48.

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Glomus tympanicum is a tumour classified under the group glomus tumours, and is also known
as paragangliomas. It is thought to commonly occur in women in the fifth to sixth decades of life.
Here, we report a case of a 77-year-old lady with multiple co-morbids and a diagnosis of glomus
tympanicum presenting to us. Her symptoms included pulsatile tinnitus, and reduced hearing,
and the management of the case was done with consideration for her underlying multiple comorbidities. This paper also describes the best modality of treatment for this patient with regard
to her background history. The treatment goal was to improve her quality of life and control the
disease.

Matched MeSH terms: Glomus Tumor

Fulltext Subungual Glomus Tumours: Is Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Ultrasound Necessary for Diagnosis?

Pandey CR, Singh N, Tamang B

Malays Orthop J, 2017 Mar;11(1):47-51.

PMID: 28435574 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1703.020

INTRODUCTION: Diagnosis of subungual glomus tumour is mostly based on detailed history and clinical examination. Recently, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound have been proposed as the imaging modality to confirm the clinical diagnosis and in planning the surgical management of these tumours. However, these imaging modalities are not routinely available in rural setting and also are expensive. Due to these limitations, we set out to establish that diagnosis and management of these rare tumours can be based solely on a battery of clinical tests and history taking.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospectively, we reviewed nine cases of glomus tumour. A clinical evaluation proforma was developed on the basis of clinical history and specific clinical test for diagnosis of these tumours. All the cases were evaluated and treated surgically by a single surgeon with a specific technique. Post-operatively, diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination.

RESULTS: Females (77.78%) were predominantly affected in this series and the tumours commonly occurred in the right hand (66.66%). Spontaneous pain, cold sensitivity test and Love's Pin test was positive in all cases (100%). Hildreth's test was positive in 88.89%. In none of the cases the tumours recurred during minimum follow-up of one year. In all cases, histopathological examination confirmed the preoperative diagnosis of glomus tumours.

CONCLUSION: Diagnosis of glomus tumours can be made clinically based on history taking and clinical examination. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasound are not necessary for diagnosis and management of typical subungual tumours.

Matched MeSH terms: Glomus Tumor

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