Glomustumoren sind eine insgesamt rare Entität, deren Kenntnis außerhalb von Expertengruppen nicht allgemein verbreitet ist. Das kann dazu führen, dass sie übersehen werden, was bis zu einer korrekten Diagnostik längere Leidenswege bei den Betroffenen hervorrufen kann1. Bei Glomustumoren handelt es sich um seltene, gutartige, neurovaskuläre Neoplasien, die von neuromyoarteriellen Glomus-Körperchen ausgehen und erstmals von Barre und Manson 1924 histologisch untersucht wurden2. Glomus-Körperchen ...

Giant-cell tumour of the bone is a benign, locally aggressive neoplasm, with low metastatic potential and is associated with substantial skeletal morbidity. Histologically the tumour is rich in osteoclast-like giant cells and contains mononuclear (stromal) cells that express RANK ligand, a key mediator of osteoclast activation. Overexpression of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) by mononuclear neoplastic stromal cells promotes activation of reactive multinucleated, oste...

Background Closed tendinous mallet finger can be treated non-operatively by extension splinting of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) for 6 to 8 weeks. However, method of conservative treatment in detail differs among various reports, especially in type of orthosis, duration of full-time immobilization and additional night orthotic wear after full-time immobilization. In our institution, full-time Stack splint is applied with distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) in extension for 12 weeks and ...