Subungual glomus tumor causing 15 years of pain: a case report

Subungual glomus tumors are rare benign tumors arising from glomus body, which often present with pinpoint pain under the nail. A case of 36-year-old female patient presented with intense pain over the right middle fingertip for 15 years is reported here. A transungular approach was taken to excise the tumor mass under local anesthesia, and histopathology reported a subungual glomus tumor. Complete removal of the tumor mass is critical to reduce the nail bed damage and deformity. Characteristic clinical features of excruciating pain, localized tenderness and coldsensitivity are importantto make correct diagnosis. Physical examination and imageology can help to confirm the diagnosis and locate the tumor mass.