A case of multiple subungual glomus tumors associated with neurofibromatosis type 1

J Dermatol. 1999 Aug;26(8):535-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.1999.tb02042.x.

Abstract

Glomus tumor is a distinctive neoplasm characterized by the presence of cells that resemble the modified smooth muscle cells of the normal glomus body, which is a specialized form of arteriovenous anastomosis. We report a case of multiple subungual glomus tumors associated with neurofibromatosis and review the literature on the pathophysiology of this association.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Glomus Tumor / complications*
  • Glomus Tumor / pathology
  • Humans
  • Nails
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology