Granular cell tumor in axillary region: A rare entity

A granular cell tumor (GCT), is a rare soft tissue tumor which may occur throughout the body, usually in the head and neck, skin or subcutaneous tissues of the trunk and upper extremities, and female genital region. A total of 5-8% of all cases of GCTs occur in the breast. GCT of the breast may mimi...

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Published in:Molecular and clinical oncology 2018-04, Vol.8 (4), p.582-586
Main Authors: Jakubowska, Katarzyna, Kańczuga-Koda, Luiza, Kisielewski, Wojciech, Koda, Mariusz, Famulski, Waldemar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Breast cancer
Care and treatment
Case studies
Diagnosis
Mammography
Oncology
Proteins
Sarcoma
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:A granular cell tumor (GCT), is a rare soft tissue tumor which may occur throughout the body, usually in the head and neck, skin or subcutaneous tissues of the trunk and upper extremities, and female genital region. A total of 5-8% of all cases of GCTs occur in the breast. GCT of the breast may mimic breast cancer both clinically and radiologically. GCTs are usually benign and solitary; however, approximately 2% occur as malignant tumors. Benign GCTs are treated with wide local excision and are associated with a good prognosis. The current case report presents findings in a patient with a benign form of GCT in a rare location, specifically in the axillary region.
ISSN:2049-9450
2049-9469
DOI:10.3892/mco.2018.1568