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Glomus tumor in the second toe: a clinical insight
Jamari Sapuan1, Aaron G Paul, Shalimar Abdullah
1Hand and Microsurgery Unit, Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
Summary
This case report details a rare glomus tumor in a toe, a location infrequently affected by these benign growths. Early recognition of this toe tumor is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Glomus tumors are rare, typically benign neoplasms originating from glomus bodies.
- These tumors most commonly occur in the digits of the hand, with a lower incidence reported in the toes.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old Indian female presented with a 18-year history of symptoms suggestive of a glomus tumor in her right second toe.
- Classical symptoms included spontaneous pain, cold hypersensitivity, and pressure tenderness.
- A 5x3 mm tumor was excised from the nail bed.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a glomus tumor.
- The tumor's location in the toe is an unusual presentation.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering glomus tumors in the differential diagnosis of toe pain and abnormalities.
- Increased clinician awareness of rare glomus tumor presentations may reduce diagnostic delays.
- Reporting such cases contributes to understanding the epidemiology and clinical presentation of glomus tumors in atypical locations.
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