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 inMolecular and clinical oncology Vol. 8; no. 4; pp. 582 - 586
Main Authors Jakubowska, Katarzyna, Kańczuga-Koda, Luiza, Kisielewski, Wojciech, Koda, Mariusz, Famulski, Waldemar
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Spandidos Publications 01.04.2018
Spandidos Publications UK Ltd
Subjects
Biopsy
Breast cancer
Care and treatment
Case studies
Diagnosis
Mammography
Oncology
Proteins
Sarcoma
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
United Kingdom > UK
United States > US
Germany
granular cell tumor
axilla
breast
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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.
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ISSN:2049-9450
2049-9469
DOI:10.3892/mco.2018.1568