Where is the Lesion? Glomus Tumours of the Hand
Glomus tumours are vascular hamartomas that are commonly found in the hand, particularly the subungual region. They appear as solitary or multiple tumours, and often present as a bluish discoloration of the nail plate. Different diagnostic tests are outlined, as well as imaging studies such as magne...
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| description | Glomus tumours are vascular hamartomas that are commonly found in the hand, particularly the subungual region. They appear as solitary or multiple tumours, and often present as a bluish discoloration of the nail plate. Different diagnostic tests are outlined, as well as imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of these tumours are common, while a familial tendency is a potential risk factor but not yet proven. Complete surgical excision often results in complete symptomatic relief, while recurrences are largely due to incomplete excision or the growth of a new glomus tumour. This article aims to review the key aspects of glomus tumours and provide a diagnostic algorithm so that the lesion can be recognized and treated earlier. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fdaf7cf711ea4eef9f4c72a21df278b32022-12-22T04:28:40ZengThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Archives of Plastic Surgery2234-61632234-61712013-09-01405492495232Where is the Lesion? Glomus Tumours of the HandChris Yuk Kwan Tang0Timothy Tipoe1Boris Fung2Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.Glomus tumours are vascular hamartomas that are commonly found in the hand, particularly the subungual region. They appear as solitary or multiple tumours, and often present as a bluish discoloration of the nail plate. Different diagnostic tests are outlined, as well as imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of these tumours are common, while a familial tendency is a potential risk factor but not yet proven. Complete surgical excision often results in complete symptomatic relief, while recurrences are largely due to incomplete excision or the growth of a new glomus tumour. This article aims to review the key aspects of glomus tumours and provide a diagnostic algorithm so that the lesion can be recognized and treated earlier.http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-40-492.pdfGlomus tumorDiseaseHand |
| spellingShingle | Chris Yuk Kwan Tang Timothy Tipoe Boris Fung Where is the Lesion? Glomus Tumours of the Hand Archives of Plastic Surgery Glomus tumor Disease Hand |
| title | Where is the Lesion? Glomus Tumours of the Hand |
| title_full | Where is the Lesion? Glomus Tumours of the Hand |
| title_fullStr | Where is the Lesion? Glomus Tumours of the Hand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Where is the Lesion? Glomus Tumours of the Hand |
| title_short | Where is the Lesion? Glomus Tumours of the Hand |
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| topic | Glomus tumor Disease Hand |
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