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Glomus Tumor Causing Anterior Thigh Pain: A Case Report

  • So, Sang Young (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National Universitiy Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Byng Mook (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National Universitiy Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Sun Yeul (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National Universitiy Hospital) ;
  • Ko, Young Kwon (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National Universitiy Hospital) ;
  • Shin, Yong Sup (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National Universitiy Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Won Hyung (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National Universitiy Hospital)
  • Received : 2013.12.03
  • Accepted : 2014.01.15
  • Published : 2014.04.01
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Abstract

Glomus tumors are a rare, benign neoplasm and 75% exist in the subungual region. Extradigital glomus tumors are much more difficult to diagnose because of their atypical location and symptoms. Furthermore, if their symptoms are similar to neuropathic pain, the patient can suffer from misdirected treatment due to misdiagnosis. It is essential to perform careful evaluation of the lesion itself in order to reduce misdiagnosis. Ultrasonography is a useful, non-invasive method that can be easily performed in the pain clinic for local evaluation and diagnosis. We report a case of misdiagnosed glomus tumor in the thigh which was properly diagnosed after ultrasonography.

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