Glomus tumor of the thigh: confluent with the periosteum of the femur.
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
- Bone Neoplasms
- Glomus Tumor
Anatomy
- femur