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Excision of Subungual Glomus Tumor by Subungual Approach: A Useful Yet Underutilized Technique
Gurunathampalayam Ilango Nambi1, Thirumurugan Kavin Arudhra Varanambigai2
1Department of Plastic, Burns, Hand and Microsurgical Services, Kavin Medical Center, Erode, India.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to present an underutilized and underreported surgical technique in which the glomus tumors situated anywhere under the nail bed can be approached and removed with relative ease.
Materials And Methods:
Over 3 years, four cases of subungual glomus tumors, which were surgically managed with this technique were presented. The technical ease, complications, and aesthetic appearance of the nail were studied and presented. The limitation of this study was the lesser volume of cases.
Results:
This technique is easy to apply and gives aesthetically good results.
