Case report reveals coexistence of cephalic vein aneurysm and subungual glomus tumor, suggesting diagnostic importance.
We report a rare coexistence of a cephalic vein aneurysm and a subungual glomus tumor in a 32-year-old woman who presented with a painless swelling over the right proximal forearm and a long-standing history of severe, cold-sensitive pain beneath the nail bed of the right middle finger. Clinical examination and imaging confirmed a primary aneurysm of the cephalic vein and a subungual glomus tumor. The patient underwent surgical excision of both lesions under regional anesthesia. Histopathological evaluation confirmed the diagnoses. The postoperative course was uneventful, with complete resolution of symptoms and no recurrence at 1-year follow-up. This combined report highlights the importance of recognizing and differentiating these conditions for effective management strategies. To the best of our knowledge, the first reported coexistence of these two rare conditions in the same limb.
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