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Glomus tumors of the left hallux and right thumb: a rare case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Glomus tumors commonly manifest as solitary, painful digital nodules. The synchronous occurrence in both a hallux and a thumb is exceedingly rare. We report a 35-year-old woman with subungual glomus tumors in her left hallux and right thumb, diagnosed through clinical evaluation and high-resolution ultrasonography. A novel nail-preserving technique, "tripartite zonal localization and excision," was employed. This involved transverse reflection of the nail plate for complete tumor excision under microscopic guidance. The procedure achieved complete pain resolution and satisfactory nail regrowth without recurrence. This case highlights the potential for multifocal glomus tumors and introduces a surgical technique that optimally balances complete excision with excellent functional and cosmetic results.

Source: BMC Surgery

DOI: 10.1186/s12893-025-03409-3

Authors: Qingqing Mu, Wei Wang, Lei Zhao, Liang Cui, Zongyu Yang

Institutions: Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Hebei Province

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: $3,090