Rare localization of a glomus tumor in the knee

摘要: The glomus tumor, characterized by the classic trio of tumefaction, acute pain on palpation, and sensitivity to cold, is localized most commonly in hand quite rarely knee. It occurs frequently subjects between ages 20 40, its cause unknown. Masson divided tumors into 4 main types: angiomatous, stromal, nervous, myxoid, according histo-pathological features present. authors believe that histological appearance may be affected functional phase tumor at moment surgery: with sphincters closed, meaning very little dilatation venous collection areas, or open, considerable areas due increased hematic flow.