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Extradigital glomus tumor: a rare etiology for wrist soft tissue mass.
Radiology Case Reports
  • Justin E. Friske, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Vipul Sharma, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Stephanie A. Koplin, MD, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Nicholas Webber, Advocate Aurora Health
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Aurora St' Luke's Medical Center

Publication Date
9-30-2016
Abstract

Glomus tumors are rare benign hamartomas arising from the neuromyoarterial glomus body, a highly specialized arteriovenous anastomosis responsible for thermoregulation. Although classically associated with a subungual location, less common extradigital glomus tumors can present a diagnostic challenge because of their rarity and nonspecific presentation. This case report adds to the literature of proven extradigital glomus tumors with documented pathologic and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics and describes their place in the differential for soft tissue mass of the wrist. Occasionally, a combination of imaging findings and clinical history as described may help suggest the diagnosis prospectively.

Document Type
Case Report
Citation Information

Friske JE, Sharma V, Kolpin SA, Webber NP. Extradigital glomus tumor: a rare etiology for wrist soft tissue mass. Radiology Case Reports. 2016 Sep 30;11(3):195-200.