Glomus tumor of the thigh: confluent with the periosteum of the femur.

Hermann, George; Klein, Michael J; Springfield, Dempsey; Abdelwahab, Ibrahim F; Hoch, Benjamin L · Skeletal Radiol · 2005

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

True glomus tumor is rare. In the majority of cases it involves the hand, preferring the fingertips or nail beds. We report a patient with glomus tumor of the mid-thigh who presented with severe localized pain and limp. The imaging features are discussed and the English literature reviewed.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy