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Fine structure of glomus tumor: Similarity of glomus cells to smooth muscle
Author(s) -
Venkatachalam M. A.,
Greally J. G.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(196905)23:5<1176::aid-cncr2820230525>3.0.co;2-o
Subject(s) - glomus tumor , glomus cell , glomus , smooth muscle , similarity (geometry) , medicine , myofibril , pathology , anatomy , carotid body , computer science , artificial intelligence , carotid arteries , inoculation , image (mathematics)
The fine structure of two glomus tumors are described, and the similarity between smooth muscle and glomus cells are emphasized. The common features include numerous myofibrils, peripheral vesicles, fusiform condensations, and prominent attachment bodies.