Glomus Tumor in the Hand: A Clinical and Morphological Study

Eighteen patients with a glomus tumor in the hand are reviewed. in five cases the tumor was subjected to light and electron microscopical analysis. This unusual lesion is often quite debilitating. the major symptoms are intense pain with mechanical stimulation of the tumor and temperature hypersensi...

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Published inActa orthopaedica Vol. 54; no. 2; pp. 296 - 302
Main Authors Carlstedt, T., LugnegArd, H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Informa UK Ltd 01.01.1983
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Female
Glomus Tumor - diagnosis
Glomus Tumor - surgery
Glomus Tumor - ultrastructure
Hand - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Eighteen patients with a glomus tumor in the hand are reviewed. in five cases the tumor was subjected to light and electron microscopical analysis. This unusual lesion is often quite debilitating. the major symptoms are intense pain with mechanical stimulation of the tumor and temperature hypersensitivity. Careful dissection and complete removal of the tumor is adequate treatment. A possible mechanism in the glomus tumor for the generation of painful sensations is discussed.
ISSN:1745-3674
0001-6470
1745-3682
DOI:10.3109/17453678308996573