Ann Dermatol.  2015 Apr;27(2):226-227. 10.5021/ad.2015.27.2.226.

Preoperative Evaluation of a Subungual Glomus Tumor Case Using Multidetector Computed Tomography Angiography

• Xia J
• Cai YX
• Jin ZQ
• He XZ
• Fan YM

• KMID: 2264822
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2015.27.2.226

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Angiography*
Glomus Tumor*
Multidetector Computed Tomography*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Subungual glomus tumor on the distal part of the right thumb. (A) A 6×4-mm purplish flush (arrow) with distal yellowish discoloration on the right thumb. (B) No nail abnormality present at 4 months postoperation.

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  Fig. 2 Volume-rendered image of the vascular reconstruction displaying a hypervascularized nodule (arrow) overlying the distal phalanx of the right thumb.

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