title: Subungual glomus tumors: an algorithmic approach.
abstract: Glomus tumors of the hand are benign lesions that historically have often eluded a timely diagnosis and effective therapy. The reason for this difficulty in diagnosis lies partially in the rarity of these lesions. A certain degree of suspicion as well as a knowledge of the appropriate workup are necessary. In this article we submit an algorithmic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of these lesions as a guideline for clinical management. A description of our preferred method of extirpation is provided.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 75235-9031.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Rohrich
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Hochstein
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Millwee
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D005918:Glomus Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D007213:Indomethacin