Open AccessSubungual Glomus Tumor: A Review of 15 Cases Treated with Partial Nail Plate Excision Technique
Author(s) -
Mahmoud Farzan,
Mahdi Neshan,
Amir Reza Farhoud,
Abbas Abdoli
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of orthopedics and spine trauma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2538-4600
pISSN - 2538-2330
DOI - 10.18502/jost.v7i3.8102
Subject(s) - medicine , nail (fastener) , nail plate , surgery , deformity , surgical excision , nail matrix , glomus tumor , complication , materials science , metallurgy
Background: Although there are various surgical methods for subungual glomus tumor treatment, there is no consensus on the optimal surgical approach.
Methods: We analyzed the outcomes of 15 patients treated with partial nail plate excision technique. The medial or lateral section of the nail plate was excised longitudinally based on the tumor location. After incision of the nail bed and tumor removal, the matrix was repaired carefully.
Results: In this study, 15 people, including 11 men and four women, were studied. The mean onset of symptoms until diagnosis was 88 months. In the postoperative evaluation, the mean follow-up was 20 months. Two patients had recurrent tumors, and one had postoperative nail deformity.
Conclusion: Meticulous nail bed repair and complete tumor excision are key treatment points needed to prevent nail deformity and recurrence.