Hildreth’s Test is a Reliable Clinical Sign for the Diagnosis of Glomus Tumours

H. GIELE1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, The Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford,UK

Tóm tắt

Hildreth’s test is a clinical test for the diagnosis of glomus tumours. It is positive if there is a reduction in pain and tenderness on exsanguination and ischaemia of the affected part. This study assessed Hildreth’s test, and found 92% sensitivity and 91% specificity with a positive predictive value of 92% and a negative predictive value of 91%.


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