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Multiple granular cell tumor: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Curtis Brett Vean,
Calcaterra Thomas C.,
Coulson Walter F.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-0347(199710)19:7<634::aid-hed12>3.0.co;2-2
Subject(s) - granular cell tumor , lesion , granular cell , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , pathology , case presentation , benign tumor , radiography , radiology , surgery , immunohistochemistry , central nervous system
Background Granular cell tumor was first described by Abrikossoff in 1926. It is rare and usually presents as a benign solitary lesion. Multifocal and malignant forms are known to occur. Methods This presentation illustrates an additional case of granular cell tumor. Clinical and histological features to distinguish malignant and benign forms are presented. Results Tumor can develop years after therapy for the primary lesion. Treatment recommendations are presented. Conclusions Patients diagnosed with granular cell tumor require close follow‐up. Radiographic evaluation for the presence of metastatic disease is necessary if a malignant variant is suspected. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Head Neck 19 : 634–637, 1997.