Doctors at AIIMS Bhopal have achieved a remarkable medical success. They saved a patient's finger from amputation by identifying and removing a rare glomus tumor. This brought immediate relief after thirteen long years of severe, undiagnosed pain.
Patient's Long Struggle with Pain
A 59-year-old patient had endured unbearable pain at the tip of one finger for over a decade. The suffering was so intense that the patient finally approached AIIMS Bhopal seeking amputation as a last resort. For more than ten years, the individual visited multiple hospitals across India.
The patient underwent numerous tests and treatments. These included nerve tests, imaging scans, pain management therapies, and even surgical procedures. Despite all these efforts, the root cause of the persistent pain remained a mystery. Continuous distress plagued the patient's life for over ten years.
Accurate Diagnosis and Surgical Success
At AIIMS Bhopal, a detailed clinical evaluation changed everything. Dr. Gaurav Chaturvedi, an additional professor in the department of burns and plastic surgery, identified the problem. He diagnosed the presence of a rare glomus tumor.
During the subsequent surgery, doctors excised a tumor measuring just 1 millimeter from the pulp of the finger. The procedure provided immediate relief to the patient. Normal function was restored to the finger, and amputation was no longer necessary.
Understanding the Rare Glomus Tumor
Medical officials explained that glomus tumors are typically found beneath the fingernail. Their occurrence in the pulp of the finger is extremely rare. This rarity often leads to years of misdiagnosis, as seen in this case.
The successful intervention at AIIMS Bhopal highlights the importance of specialized clinical expertise. It ended a thirteen-year ordeal of pain and potential limb loss for the patient.
