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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]
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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 ...
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 ...
A glomus body (or glomus organ; plural glomera) is a component of the dermis layer of the skin, involved in body temperature regulation. [1] [2] The glomus body is a small arteriovenous anastomosis surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Glomera are most numerous in the fingers and toes.
A Brazilian woman who developed massive tumors on her legs caused by a rare genetic disorder has already undergone several surgeries to remove the growths but said it has damaged her relationships ...
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]