Publication: Extradigital glomus tumour in the arm: A case report
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Date
2019-09
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Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Abstract
We report a case of a 64-year-old lady preasented with a history of localised pain over
the left arm which was aggravated by shower and cold weather. Physical examination showed bluish
purplish swelling over the left arm which was tender. Diagnosis of glomus tumour was made.
Glomus tumour are rare benign vascular related tumour and most interesting tumour of the hand
because of its unique clinical findings. Clinically, glomus tumour are chracterized by a triad of
severe pain, localising tenderness and cold sensitivity. The lesion usually located in the hand, but it
may occur elsewhere. With good and precise clinical judgement, the diagnosis of glomus tumour
can be made. We report a rare case of extradigital glomus tumour that present in the arm.
Description
Journal of Surgery and Trauma Care, Vol. 1 No. 2 (2019) p. 1-3
Keywords
glomus,, tumour,, extradigital
Citation
Md Shariff, M. S., Rahim, R., & Chairil, A. (2019). Extradigital glomus tumour in the arm: A case report. Journal of Surgery and Trauma Care, 1(2). Retrieved from https://fazpublishing.com/jstc/index.php/jstc/article/view/23