Glomus tumor of forearm- A rare presentation

Glomus tumor is a rare benign tumor commonly involving fingers and toes. While it has also been reported to have occurred elsewhere, there are only a handful reported cases. Diagnosis may be uncertain due to non-specific symptoms, inability to detect on physical examination or routine investigations...

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Main Authors: Kasha S, Krishna VPN, Bandari G, Shailaja M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KIMS Foundation and Research Center 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical and Scientific Research
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Online Access:http://jmsronline.com/article.aspx?ID=Glomus-tumor-of-forearm-A-rare-presentation
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Summary:Glomus tumor is a rare benign tumor commonly involving fingers and toes. While it has also been reported to have occurred elsewhere, there are only a handful reported cases. Diagnosis may be uncertain due to non-specific symptoms, inability to detect on physical examination or routine investigations and radiographs. This case report highlights the importance of awareness of this rare tumor and its presentation in rare locations.
ISSN:2321-1326
2394-112X