This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cardiovascular system, Subject name: Anatomy
glomus tumor is seen 
Select and explain. 
A. Retroperitonium, B. Soft tissue, C. Distal poion of digits, D. Proximal poion of digits
C: Distal poion of digits
Answer: C: Distal poion of digits 
Explanation: Glomus tumor is biologically a benign tumor that arises from the modified smooth muscle cells of the glomous body Glomus body is a specialised aeriovenous anastomosis that is involved in thermoregulation It is a often painful tumor Glomus tumor are most commonly found in distal poion of the digits especially under fingernails Excision is curative Refer robbins 9/e p517