Glomus tumor of right forearm with surgical excision: a rare case report

Swapnil A. Patil; Rahul M. Nikam; Ratnadip S. Sonawane; Ajinkya H. Akre; Febin M. Shaji

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20243389

Authors

Swapnil A. Patil Department of Surgery, PCMC's PGI YCMH, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Rahul M. Nikam Department of Surgery, PCMC's PGI YCMH, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Ratnadip S. Sonawane Department of Surgery, PCMC's PGI YCMH, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Ajinkya H. Akre Department of Surgery, PCMC's PGI YCMH, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Febin M. Shaji Department of Surgery, PCMC's PGI YCMH, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20243389

Keywords:

Cephalic vein, Radial artery, Extradigital, Forearm, Glomus tumor

Abstract

Glomus tumors are rare, benign, and vascular neoplasm of the glomus body, accounting <2% of all soft tissue tumors. The most common site is the subungual region of the fingers and toes. Extradigital sites, including the forearm, are uncommon and usually misdiagnosed because of their rarity and nonspecific presentation. Diagnosis is often delayed due to low level of suspicion. A strong clinical suspicion, magnetic resonance imaging, and a properly planned surgery remain the treatment. We report a 42 year old male presented with painful right forearm swelling for the last 1 years who had undergone surgical excision.

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