Title: Glomus Tumor: Comparative Analysis of Four Cases
Authors: Dr Avni Gupta, Dr Reeta Dhar, Dr Atul Jain, Dr Hoogar M.B
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i3.116
Abstract
Glomus tumors are benign perivascular neoplasms that are uncommon and are rarely reported outside their usual peripheral soft tissue sites. Subungual region of the finger is the most common site, but other common sites include the palm, wrist, forearm and foot. In the current study we report four cases of glomus tumor at unusual sites. Histologically, glomus tumors are composed of uniform, round cells surrounding vascular spaces of varying sizes.On the basis of special stains and immunohistochemical characteristics; normal glomus cell is thought to be a modified smooth muscle cell origin. Majority of these tumors are benign; however, rare cases with atypical/malignant behavior have been reported [1-4]. The diagnosis of glomus tumor is finally confirmed on histopathology and it is cured by simple excision.
Keywords: Glomus, Vascular, Smooth Muscle.
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Dr Avni Gupta
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