Open AccessGranular Cell Tumor of Trachea
Author(s) -
Edgar Bekteshi,
Jennifer Toth,
Michael Benninghoff,
Jason Kang,
Manuel Betancourt
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of bronchology and interventional pulmonology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.648
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1944-6586
pISSN - 1948-8270
DOI - 10.1097/lbr.0b013e31818fd8c8
Subject(s) - fulguration , medicine , granular cell tumor , granular cell , esophagus , oral cavity , cryotherapy , pathology , resection , radiology , surgery , immunohistochemistry , orthodontics , central nervous system
Granular cell tumors of the tracheobronchial tree are rare benign lesions of neurogenic origin. These benign tumors mostly involve the skin, oral cavity, or esophagus. There is no consensus regarding treatment of granular cell tumors. Treatment varies from simple observation to different bronchoscopic interventions, such as laser therapy or fulguration to surgical resection.