Subungual Glomangiomyoma of the Distal Phalanx: A Case Report

Authors

  • Steven Chen MD Department of Radiology, St. Luke’s University Health Network, USA
  • Bryan Ebert MD Department of Pathology, St. Luke’s University Health Network, USA
  • Aubrey Reeves MD Department of Pathology, St. Luke’s University Health Network, USA
  • Kelly Maegerlein Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.6229

Abstract

Glomus tumors typically affect the soft tissues in the hands and fingers in young to middle-aged adults, and glomangiomyoma is the least common subtype of glomus tumor.  These tumors often present as painful nodules, characteristically with cold sensitivity. This report describes a 42-year-old female who presented with 18 years of pain and cold sensitivity in her right distal ring finger. Work up with plain radiographs, CT, and MRI eventually led to likely diagnosis of glomus tumor. After excision, histopathological analysis revealed the rare glomangiomyoma subtype. This report highlights the typical clinical history, the multimodality imaging appearance, and the histopathologic features of this rare and interesting entity.

42-year-old female with glomangiomyoma

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Published

2026-09-15

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2026: Articles in Press

Section

Musculoskeletal Radiology

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