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18807392

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-9-23
pubmed:abstractText
Glomus tumors are benign neoplasms that differentiate from the glomus apparatus. This neoplasm is clinically characterized by a typical symptomatological triad: paroxysmal pain, pinpoint pain and hypersensitivity to cold. The diagnosis is usually clinical, but can be confirmed by instrumental tests such as X-ray, MRI, selective arteriography and most commonly by ultrasound, with or without Doppler. Surgical resection of the glomus tumor is the definitive treatment with resolution of all symptoms. From 1997 to 2007, 21 surgically-treated cases were reviewed and here we report the clinical assessment that was used. The nine most recent cases of glomus tumor underwent surgery after clinical assessment alone. In our opinion clinical examination is the most effective method to diagnose this type of tumor and in selected cases it may be sufficient to undergo surgical therapy.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0001-5423
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
50
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
55-8
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
The value of clinical diagnosis of digital glomus tumors.
pubmed:affiliation
University of Rome "La Sapienza", Department of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Rome, Italy. emanuelecigna@msn.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study