Glomus Tumor - A Rarity; M.R.I- A big help in early Diagnosis

摘要

Introduction:Glomus tumor is a rare benign tumor arising from neuroarterial plexus concentrated beneath the nailbed usually in women of age group 20-40 yrs. The plexus is an arteriovenous anastomosis functioning without intermediary capillary bed, we report a case of glomus tumor affecting the nailbed of left little finger with characteristic periodic, spontaneous excruciating pain and temperature related algesia for the last 6 months. MRI helped in clinching the diagnosis at an early stage. Patient was operated for excision of the tumor making her completely pain free after resection oftumor.