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Delayed diagnosis and surgical management of a subungual glomus tumor: A case report highlighting diagnostic challenges and the importance of clinical vigilance

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Glomus tumors are rare, accounting for only 1–5% of hand soft tissue tumors, typically located beneath the nail. This case report presents a 56-year-old female who experienced severe pain from a glomus tumor that went undiagnosed for five years. Despite an equivocal Hildreth's sign, magnetic resonance imaging successfully identified the tumor, which was surgically excised and confirmed histologically. This case underscores the critical role of clinical tests, imaging, and physical examination in the diagnosis and management of glomus tumors. It also highlights the ongoing issue of misdiagnosis and the need for continued medical education to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce healthcare inefficiencies associated with delayed diagnoses.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jorep.2024.100456

Authors: Osscar Gonzalez Sandoval, Zainab Sumra, Rachael Lee, Owolabi Shonuga

Institutions: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumors and treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600