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Pathology Miscellaneous (Blood Vessels) d1237f70

Most common site of glomus tumor is -

A
Under fingernails
B
Under toenails
C
Neck
D
Axilla
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Under fingernails Glomus tumor (Glomangioma)o Benign tumor arising from the smooth muscle cells of the glomus body which is an arteriovenous anastomosis involved in thermoregulation.o Most commonly present in the distal portion of the digits (under fingernails).o Histologically, there is presence of branching vascular channels and stroma containing nests aggregates of glomus cells arranged around vessels.

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