Glomus Tumor Of The Finger - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim скачать в хорошем качестве

Glomus Tumor Of The Finger - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim

Educational video describing the condition of glomus tumor in the finger. A glomus tumor is a rare benign tumor. The tumor arises from pericytes. It involves the glomus body. The glomus body is very vascular and it is a temperature regulator. This structure regulates peripheral blood flow to the digits. The glomus tumor occurs more in females. 50% of glomus tumors occur in fingers and 50% in subungual area (under the nail). The tumor contains arteriovenous communications. There will be a painful, bluish mass located under the nail bed. The symptoms of the patient have a characteristic triad: pinpoint pain, pinpoint tenderness, cold intolerance. Diagnosis is usually delayed, nail polish may cover the lesion. The patient may think it is hematoma or blood under the nail. The patient may think it is a hematoma or blood under the nail. The patient may have seen a number of different physicians that are unable to diagnose the condition. Placing the digit in ice water can recreate symptoms in 60 seconds. The tumor can erode the distal phalanx. Radiographs may be normal or show pressure erosion. There will be intense bright signal in T-2 MRI. Treatment: marginal excision. Reoccurrence is rare. Glomus tumor usually appears in test exam questions. Become a friend on facebook:   / drebraheim   Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/DrEbraheim_UTMC Background music provided as a free download from YouTube Audio Library. Song Title: Every Step