A glomus tumour: classic signs without magnetic resonance imaging findings

Authors: Dahlin Lars; Besjakov Jack; Veress Béla

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, Volume 39, Number 2, April 2005 , pp. 123-125(3)

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

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Abstract:

A-36-year-old man presented with classic symptoms of a glomus tumour in the right index finger that failed to show on either ultrasound or high resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The radial finger pulp was explored despite the radiological findings and a glomus tumour 2 mm in size was excised. At follow-up the patient was pain-free. We conclude that exploration of an affected fingertip should be considered when there is a history of suspected glomus tumour even if MRI shows no sign of disease.

Keywords: Glomus tumour; ultrasound; MRI

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02844310410002993

Affiliations: 1: Department of Pathology University Hospital Malmö Sweden

Publication date: 2005-04-01

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