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A glomus tumor (also known as a "solitary glomus tumor" [1]) is a rare neoplasm arising from the glomus body and mainly found under the nail, on the fingertip or in the foot. [2]: 670 They account for less than 2% of all soft tissue tumors. [3] The majority of glomus tumors are benign, but they can also show malignant features. [4]
Studies conducted in the past have also revealed changes in the expression of Bcl-2 and p53 in comparison to benign glomus tumors. [3] [12] These lesions in soft tissue and skin need to be distinguished from other cutaneous round cell malignancies such hemangiopericytoma, leiomyosarcoma, melanoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma. [4] [13]
List of conditions associated with café au lait macules; List of contact allergens; List of cutaneous conditions associated with increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer; List of cutaneous conditions associated with internal malignancy; List of cutaneous conditions caused by mutations in keratins
Rosacea. What it looks like: Rosacea causes redness and thick skin on the face, usually clustered in the center.Easy flushing, a stinging sensation, and small, pus-filled pimples are other common ...
Hildreth's sign is a physical examination technique useful in differentiating glomus tumors and hemangiopericytomas from other masses with a similar appearance. It was first described by DH Hildreth, in 1970.
In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...
Abrikossoff's tumor; Abrikossov's tumor; Acquired digital fibrokeratoma; Acquired periungual fibrokeratoma; Acquired progressive lymphangioma; Acquired tufted angioma; Acral fibrokeratoma; Acral myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma; Adenolipoma; Adenoma sebaceum; Aggressive fibromatosis; Ainhum; Angel's kiss; Angioblastoma; Angioblastoma of ...
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1] The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment. [2]