Case report: the importance of nail transillumination in the diagnosis and topographic evaluation of subungueal glomus tumor
Glomus tumor is a rare, benign neoplasm typically found in areas with a high concentration of glomus bodies. It presents with a characteristic clinical triad: paroxysmal pain, cold sensitivity, and localized tenderness. We report the case of a patient with clinical suspicion of a glomus tumor, in wh...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD)
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.surgicalcosmetic.org.br/Content/imagebank/pdf/v17/en_v17e20250382.pdf |
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| Summary: | Glomus tumor is a rare, benign neoplasm typically found in areas with a high concentration of glomus bodies. It presents with a characteristic clinical triad: paroxysmal pain, cold sensitivity, and localized tenderness. We report the case of a patient with clinical suspicion of a glomus tumor, in which transillumination played a crucial role in diagnosis, surgical planning, and rapid pain relief. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of clinical suspicion and the utility of transillumination for both diagnosis and therapeutic planning – particularly in settings where high-frequency ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging is not readily available. |
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| ISSN: | 1984-8773 |