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. 2011 Nov;5(3):8-12.
doi: 10.5704/MOJ.1111.007.

Glomus tumour: a retrospective review of 15 years experience in a single institution

Rashdeen Fazwi  1 , Patricia Ann Chandran  2 , T Sara Ahmad  3
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Glomus tumour: a retrospective review of 15 years experience in a single institution

Rashdeen Fazwi et al. Malays Orthop J. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

Abstract: Glomus tumours (GT), neoplasms of the glomus body comprise 4.5% of upper limb tumours. Seventy-five per cent of these occur in the hand, and most are subungual (50%). We performed a literature review and retrospective search of histopathologically confirmed GT seen from 1995 to 2009. Fifteen patients were identified, with an average age of 49.6 years. Eight were in the hand, 2 in the upper limb, 2 lower limb and 3 in the ear. Eighty-six per cent presented with pain and 50% underwent radiological investigation. Most diagnoses followed biopsy findings. Surgical excision resulted in a recurrence rate of 13%. The average time to diagnosis was 3.3 years. The average duration of symptoms was 7 to 11 years with an average of 2 to 3 consultations prediagnosis. MRI remains the most useful imaging modality (82 to 90% sensitivity). Excision biopsy is the most common treatment. Greater awareness is needed for quicker diagnosis.

Key words: Glomus Tumour, Presentation, Imaging, Recurrence.

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