Glomus tumours in the long finger and in the thumb of a young patient with neurofibromatosis-1 (Nf-1)

Abstract

Glomus tumours are rare in adults, and such tumours may be associated with neurofibromatosis-1 (Nf-1). Here we describe successful treatment of two glomus tumours initially in the long finger and, one year later, in the thumb in a 17-year young girl with Nf-1.

Key Words::

• Glomus tumour
• neurofibromatosis-1
• glomus cells
• child
• Nf-1
• MRI