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Glomangiosarcoma is a low grade [1] tumor of the soft tissue. They rarely metastasize, [2] but metastases are possible. [3] It is also known as malignant glomus tumor. [4] Positive staining for vimentin has been reported. [5]
Glomus (Latin for 'ball of thread or yarn') can refer to: Glomus; Glomus tumor; Coccygeal glomus; Carotid glomus, another name for the carotid body; Glomus cell; Glomerulus, an anatomical term meaning "small ball"
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.
The coccygeal glomus (coccygeal gland or body; Luschka’s gland) is a vestigial structure [1] placed in front of, or immediately below, the tip of the coccyx. Anatomy [ edit ]
A glomectomy is an excision of a glomus body or a glomus cell, usually in the case of a glomus tumor. This operation was formerly performed for the treatment of severe, chronic asthma , [ 1 ] but has since been abandoned for this purpose due to its lack of efficacy.
Dr. Otani first described a glomus jugulare tumor, which is a paraganglioma that is entirely different from the true glomus tumor described by this article (arising from cells of the glomus body). Deleting this and adding a citation for a correct attribution. Blahdenoma 07:43, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
Oprah Winfrey and Al Roker, both 70 this year, met up to talk about the state of their bodies, minds and hearts. Al Roker is always looking ahead, moving onward and upward.
Gynecological cancers comprise 10-15% of women's cancers, mainly affecting women past reproductive age but posing threats to fertility for younger patients. [1] The most common route for treatment is combination therapy, consisting of a mix of both surgical and non-surgical interventions (radiotherapy, chemotherapy).