Glomus Tumor of the Toe

Sprinkle, Robert L.B.; Sangüeza, Omar P.; G, Schwartz

doi:10.7547/15-161

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“…As previously mentioned, this tumour is rare and constitutes 1%–5% of all hand tumours4 and less than 2% of soft tissue tumours 5. It seems to have an anatomical predilection to fingertips especially in the subungual zone, most probably due to the dense concentration of glomus bodies in this region.…”

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Glomus tumour of the fourth toe: case discussion and review of literature

Romanos¹,

Delfi²,

Hubballah

et al. 2019

BMJ Case Rep

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Glomus tumour of the fourth toe: case discussion and review of literature

Romanos¹,

Delfi²,

Hubballah

et al. 2019

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“…Glomus tumor accounts for 1% to 5% of tumors in the subungual region and <2% of tumors in soft tissues. [4][5][6] According to Gombos et al, [15] glomus tumors occurring in the foot are relatively rare compared to their incidence in the subungual region, which can often result in delays in both diagnosis and treatment. While the majority of glomus tumors are benign, around 1% are identified as malignant.…”

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“…[ 3 ] Glomus tumors are considered rare, accounting for approximately 1% to 5% of all tumors in the lower extremities, [ 4 ] and comprising <2% of soft tissue tumors. [ 5 , 6 ] Anatomically, glomus tumors tend to occur with a higher density of glomus bodies in the subungual zone of the fingertip. [ 7 ] Approximately 75% of glomus tumors occur in the hands, particularly in the subungual region.…”

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Nail-preserving excision of glomus tumor in the second toe: Case report and literature review

Park,

Han,

Seo

2024

Medicine

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Introduction: This case report describes the diagnosis of a glomus tumor in the second toe of a 38-year-old female, followed by surgical treatment utilizing a transungual approach to preserve the nail. This study highlights the diagnostic challenges and surgical strategies to treat such tumors while preserving nail integrity. Patient concerns: Pain occurred once a week, but over time, it increased, and just before seeking medical attention, she experienced pain more than 5 times a day. The pain worsened when cold water touched her toe. Diagnosis: We observed a slight hump indicating nail plate deformity, and the patient exhibited severe pinpoint tenderness (positive Love test) in the affected area. Color duplex ultrasound was performed for further investigation, revealing a hypervascular hypoechoic nodule measuring 0.5 cm in size at the nail bed of the right second toe. Intervention: The surgery was performed under digital nerve block anesthesia using a modified transungual nail-preserving approach for the excision of the glomus tumor. Outcomes: The pain that was reported prior to the surgery has improved postoperatively, and the recovery has been uneventful without any other complication. Conclusion: This paper provides a comprehensive examination of a rare glomus tumor in the second toe, elucidating both diagnostic intricacies and treatment modalities. It emphasizes the dual necessity of achieving total tumor excision while also considering aesthetic outcomes. The insights presented herein are intended to serve as valuable guidance for clinicians confronted with similar clinical scenarios, underlining the delicate interplay between effective tumor management and the preservation of cosmetic integrity.

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“…The differential diagnosis of painful subcutaneous tumors includes vascular leiomyoma, schwannoma, subungual osteochondroma (exostosis), and hemangioma. Cases of glomus tumor occurring in the toes are rare, with only 9 reports to date [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] (Table I). Of the 19 cases reported, 13 were located in the hallux, 3 in the second toe, and 1 each in the third toe and the fourth toe.…”

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“…The glomus tumor has been less commonly reported in the foot. Only a few cases have been reported previously [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] , with most occurring in the hallux 3,4,[7][8][9] . To the best of our knowledge, there has been no report of this tumor occurring simultaneously in 2 toes.…”

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Simultaneous Glomus Tumors of the Third and Fourth Toes

Kimura

Kubota

Hattori

et al. 2022

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Case: A glomus tumor of the toes is rare, and as far as we know, there has been no report of simultaneous occurrence in 2 toes. A 45-year-old woman presented with forefoot pain. Based on imaging findings, glomus tumors of the third and fourth toes were suspected. Tumor resection was performed, and pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of glomus tumors. Conclusion: In this case, it was difficult to recognize the tumors because they occurred simultaneously in 2 toes. Even for sites where a glomus tumor is rare, it is important to understand the characteristic symptoms through a detailed interview and examination.

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Glomus Tumor of the Toe

Cited by 10 publications

References 12 publications

Glomus tumour of the fourth toe: case discussion and review of literature

Glomus tumour of the fourth toe: case discussion and review of literature

Nail-preserving excision of glomus tumor in the second toe: Case report and literature review

Simultaneous Glomus Tumors of the Third and Fourth Toes

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