International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research (IJAHMR)

Title: Atypical Localisation of a Glomus Tumor of the Knee

Authors: CHIPALO Kabwe, MOUN-GOSS Noudjoutobaye, ABA'A NGUEMA Davy Gael, ABID Hatim, ELIDRISSI Mohammed, ELMRINI Abdelmajid

Volume: 8

Issue: 10

Pages: 13-15

Publication Date: 2024/10/28

Abstract:
Glomus tumors are benign neoplasms that originate from neuromyoarterial glomus bodies, Most glomus tumors present in the subungual area of digits. Extradigital glomus tumors are a very rare entity. There is a lack of sufficient documentation concerning extradigital glomus tumors which results in their late diagnosis and treatment. We report the case of a knee glomus tumor, its subsequent diagnosis and surgical treatment.

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