Glomus tumor: Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentGlomus tumor is caused by the enlargement of the glomus body. Glomus body is a neural receptor that regulates the skin temperature. It has three characteristic symptoms
If you apply pressure with a pin or a pencil directly over the tumor then it is excruciatingly painful. Pressure given just to the side of the tumor produces no pain. On examination the tumor appears as a reddish bluish blot about 4 to 8mm in size located in the deeper tissues. Most favoured site is the hand (70%) followed by the foot. Within the hand the most common site is below the fingernail (50%). Bone scan and MRI are helpful to diagnose tumors that are not located below the nail. Treatment is by surgical removal of the tumor. Frequently Asked QuestionsIf I delay surgery can the tumor become malignant (cancerous)? As yet no such conversion has been reported, so it's very unlikely that the tumor will undergo malignant change. Can the tumor recur after surgery? Yes it can, if the excision is incomplete. I hope the information provided was helpful. If you have any query you can ask me at the contact me page. This page was last updated on 13th March 2009. 
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