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Subungual Glomus Tumor With Normal Findings on Imaging: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Glomus tumors are frequently associated with cold sensitivity, pain, and tenderness. They are benign tumors arising from the glomus body and typically present with subungual pinpoint pain. Diagnosis is primarily based on clinical findings, with ultrasound or MRI often used to confirm the diagnosis. We report the diagnosis and surgical management of a 49-year-old female with a classic glomus tumor. Despite normal ultrasound and MRI findings, she was diagnosed based on history and physical examination. Surgical removal of the lesion resulted in complete resolution of her symptoms, and histology subsequently confirmed the diagnosis of a glomus tumor. Clinicians should suspect a glomus tumor based on clinical findings, and a normal ultrasound or MRI should not exclude its presence.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.102017

Authors: Youssef A Abdelmegeid, Ahmed Yousry Saber, Victoria Deans

Institutions: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7125523771