ABSTRACT

Glomus tumors are rare, benign tumors originated from glomus bodies. Glomus tumors may originate from visceral organs but they are most frequently seen on the skin. The lesions are small, blue-red papules or nodules which are usually located on the distal extremities. The most common site of involvement is subungual area, whereas extradigital locations such as hand, foot and trunk are very rare. Here, we report a case of glomus tumor on the forearm, with point tenderness. The accurate diagnosis of extradigital glomus tumors is very difficult on the first examination. We want to emphasize that glomus tumors should not be forgotten in the differential diagnosis of painful tumors which develop any part of the body.