Glomus Cell

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 More General Terms 3 Additional Terms 4 References

Introduction

• Specialized smooth muscle cells of the glomus body surrounding the narrow lumen of the Sucquet-Hoyer canal connects the arteriole & collecting venule.

More General Terms

• myocyte

Additional Terms

• glomus body
• glomus tumor; glomangioma; glomuvenous malformation
• Sucquet Hoyer canal

References

Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common & Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 161

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