Glomus tumour of distal phalynx of hand – A case report

Author(s): Dr. Rajesh K Ambulgekar, Dr. Shahbaz Hasan and Dr. Vishal Gurnani

Abstract: Glomus tumours are very rare variety of hand tumour which accounts for around 1 to 5% of all hand tumours. These tumours are difficult to diagnose early treatment ensures better recovery of patient and immediate relief of symptoms. We are presenting a case of 26 years old female having pain over tip of right hand middle finger which was initially undiagnosed for around two years. We used volar approach for complete excision of tumour and after 8 months of follow up patient is pain free and shows no signs of recurrence

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/ortho.2019.v5.i2e.23