Childhood granular cell tumors: Two case reports

Summary Granular cell tumors (GCT), also known as Abrikossoff tumors, are rare tumors found largely in children, with few reports of laryngo-tracheal involvement. Two childhood cases of laryngo-tracheal GCT are reported here, of which one case had multifocal lesions. The histopathological features a...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2008-02, Vol.72 (2), p.279-283
Main Authors: Leboulanger, N, Rouillon, I, Papon, J.F, Josset, P, Roger, G, Garabédian, E.N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway Obstruction - etiology
Airway Obstruction - surgery
Child
Children
Dyspnea - etiology
Dyspnea - surgery
Female
Granular cell tumor
Granular Cell Tumor - diagnosis
Granular Cell Tumor - surgery
Hoarseness - etiology
Hoarseness - surgery
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Laryngeal Neoplasms - surgery
Laryngoscopy
Larynx
Laser Therapy
Male
Multifocal
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Trachea
Tracheal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Tracheal Neoplasms - surgery
Voice Disorders - etiology
Voice Disorders - surgery
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Summary:Summary Granular cell tumors (GCT), also known as Abrikossoff tumors, are rare tumors found largely in children, with few reports of laryngo-tracheal involvement. Two childhood cases of laryngo-tracheal GCT are reported here, of which one case had multifocal lesions. The histopathological features and the therapeutic management of GCT are also discussed.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2007.10.021