A rare case of extra-digital glomus tumor of the thigh

Glomus tumors of the thigh represent an exceptional location for extra digital glomus tumors. The aim of this report was to make the surgical community more aware of this entity to prevent delayed treatment and misdiagnosis. Glomus tumor should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of all painful subcutaneous lesions.

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
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2024-09-06
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110246
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Soft tissue tumors and treatment
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A rare case of extra-digital glomus tumor of the thigh

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Soft tissue tumors and treatment
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A rare case of extra-digital glomus tumor of the thigh

Souad Ghattas, Hani Maalouf, Camil Chouairy, Jad El Bitar, Ahmad Youness, Mansour El Khoury
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Abstract

Glomus tumors of the thigh represent an exceptional location for extra digital glomus tumors. The aim of this report was to make the surgical community more aware of this entity to prevent delayed treatment and misdiagnosis. Glomus tumor should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of all painful subcutaneous lesions.

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