Multiple glomus tumours are rare and most case reports appear in dermatology journals (Barnes and Estes, 1986; Landthaler et al., 1990; Parsons et al., 1997).A 35 year-old, single man presented to our Hand Unit 15 years ago with multiple bluish periungual lesions (3-5 mm in diameter) involving both hands. Similar lesions were also noted in the feet (Fig 1). The lesions were first noted at the age of 15 years and were initially asymptomatic. Clinically, there was only mild point tenderness. There were no other abnormalities and the family history was negative. A clinical diagnosis of multiple glomus tumours was made. Over the last 10 years, the patient has undergone excision of all the hand lesions because of increasing symptoms, but the tumours in the feet have remained asymptomatic. After each of the five surgical procedures, there was complete symptomatic relief with no complications or recurrence. Histopathology examination confirmed the clinical diagnosis of multiple glomus tumours.
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