A case of a glomus tumor presenting as an atypical hyperkeratotic papule of the hypothenar palm

Glomus tumors are rare, benign vascular neoplasms typically localized to the digits, with a propensity for the subungual region of the hand. These subcutaneous hamartomas are derived from hyperplasic modified smooth muscle cells, specifically from the thermoregulatory glomus body found at the reticular dermis.1 Clinical characteristics include a triad of severe focal paroxysmal pain, pinpoint tenderness, and cold sensitivity, often presenting as a raised red or blue-colored, painful nodule at acral or subungual areas.

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