Surgical Management of Difficult Nail Glomus Tumors.

BACKGROUND

Nail glomus tumor is a well-known tumor, with well-defined clinical characteristics and surgical treatment; however, some of these lesions occur in different locations and sizes with difficult surgical resolution.

SUMMARY: Clinical and imaging tests help in the diagnosis and tumor localization.

KEY MESSAGE: Adequate surgical knowledge for these cases ensures lower rates of recurrence and nail dystrophy.