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Persistent finger discomfort: Glomus tumor-a case report
Shahnoor Ruhulamin Saiyed1,2, Daniel R Mwanga1,2, Abdel Ashir1
1Faculty of Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, P.O. Box 2240, Moshi, Tanzania.
Radiology Case Reports
|March 28, 2025
Summary
Glomus tumors are rare, benign growths often missed by clinicians. Surgical excision provides complete pain relief for affected individuals.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Glomus tumors are rare, benign hamartomas originating from modified glomus cells.
- They are typically found in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue, with a high concentration in the subungual areas of the fingers.
Observation:
- A middle-aged man presented with a 5-year history of persistent pain in his left ring finger tip.
- Clinical presentation included a faint bluish-purple papule with cold hypersensitivity, paroxysmal pain, and point tenderness.
Findings:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for diagnosing glomus tumors.
- Complete surgical excision of the glomus tumor resulted in complete symptom resolution.
Implications:
- Despite classic symptoms, glomus tumors are often diagnosed late due to clinician unawareness.
- Complete surgical excision is the definitive treatment for symptomatic glomus tumors.
- The prevalence of glomus tumors may be underestimated, particularly in certain geographic regions like Africa.
