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Glomus tumor-induced lower extremity pain: A case report

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Highlights • Glomus tumor is a rare small benign perivascular tumor, which develops from the glomus body located in the reticular dermis.• The pain caused by glomus tumor could be… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Glomus tumor is a rare small benign perivascular tumor, which develops from the glomus body located in the reticular dermis.• The pain caused by glomus tumor could be easily mistaken to lower extremity pain whether it is radiating, sciatic, or just a localized one.• A localized thermoregulator subcutaneous tumor could generate paroxysmal pain and sensitivity to pressure which is feigned as chronic radiating pain.• A thorough examination is the key to a proper diagnosis of uncommon locations of the tumor.

Keywords: glomus tumor; lower extremity; extremity pain; pain; tumor

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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