Glomus cells are found in which of the following conditions
Correct Answer: Carotid body tumor
Description: Glomus tumor (also known as glomangioma) is a Rare benign condition arising from the glomus body, and mainly found under the nail under the finger tip or in the foot. it does not contain glomus cells A glomous cell is a peripheral receptor mainly located in carotid bodies and erotic bodies are mainly helpful in the regulating with breathing Neoplasms of glomus cells also known as paraganglioma The most common location of this tumors is within the adrenal medulla, where they give rise to pheochromocytomas Approximately 70% of the extra adrenal paraganglioma occur in the head and neck region. Paragangliomas typically develop in 2 locations paraveebral paraganglia & paraganglia related to great vessels Refer robbins 8/e p522
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