Glomus tumor as a cause of neuropathic finger pain masquerading as neuropathy
https://doi.org/10.30629/2658-7947-2025-30-6-56-60
Abstract
Glomus tumors (GT) are benign yet exquisitely painful neoplasms, with approximately 65 % occurring in the subungual region or fingertip. Primary manifestation is an intense neuropathic pain syndrome that is typically refractory to standard analgesic agents. A high rate of diagnostic errors (43–65 %) frequently leads to misdiagnosis, with diagnostic delays ranging from 3 to 15 years.
The aim of this article is to present your own observations, literature data.
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About the Authors
O. A. Tikhonova
Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kaliningrad
E. S. Druzhinina
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
A. S. Karapetyan
Center for Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, S.S. Yudin City Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow
D. S. Druzhinin
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University); Yaroslavl State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow; Yaroslavl
E. Ya. Reznik
Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kaliningrad
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Tikhonova O.A., Druzhinina E.S., Karapetyan A.S., Druzhinin D.S., Reznik E.Ya. Glomus tumor as a cause of neuropathic finger pain masquerading as neuropathy. Russian neurological journal. 2025;30(6):56-60. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30629/2658-7947-2025-30-6-56-60
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