Subungal glomus tumor of thumb with diagnostic imaging findings: A case report

Abstract

Glomus tumors are rare, benign perivascular hamartomas arising from glomus cells occurring most frequently at the finger tips but can also occur anywhere else in the body. The tumor occasionally shows triad of symptoms of pain, cold sensitivity and pain following minor trauma. Diagnosis is confirmed by histology and complete surgical excision is necessary to prevent recurrence. We report a case of subungal glomus tumor of thumb with medical history and diagnostic MRI findings.