Abstract
Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are soft tissue tumors, which are thought to be derived from Schwann cells. Although most GCTs are reported to arise in tongue and oral cavity (30–50%), they can appear on any anatomic sites, even visceral organs. Herein, we report 5 cases of GCTs on unusual anatomic locations, such as palm, arm, thigh, finger, and vulvar area. Complete surgical excision is preferred treatment of choice to prevent recurrence. These cases emphasize that GCTs not involving oral cavity are more prevalent than expected, and the diagnosis should be histopathologically confirmed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1731-1734 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Yonsei medical journal |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 Nov 1 |
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Granular cell tumors on unusual anatomic locations. / Kim, Hee Joo; Lee, Mingeol.
In: Yonsei medical journal, Vol. 56, No. 6, 01.11.2015, p. 1731-1734.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Granular cell tumors on unusual anatomic locations
AU - Kim, Hee Joo
AU - Lee, Mingeol
PY - 2015/11/1
Y1 - 2015/11/1
N2 - Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are soft tissue tumors, which are thought to be derived from Schwann cells. Although most GCTs are reported to arise in tongue and oral cavity (30–50%), they can appear on any anatomic sites, even visceral organs. Herein, we report 5 cases of GCTs on unusual anatomic locations, such as palm, arm, thigh, finger, and vulvar area. Complete surgical excision is preferred treatment of choice to prevent recurrence. These cases emphasize that GCTs not involving oral cavity are more prevalent than expected, and the diagnosis should be histopathologically confirmed.
AB - Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are soft tissue tumors, which are thought to be derived from Schwann cells. Although most GCTs are reported to arise in tongue and oral cavity (30–50%), they can appear on any anatomic sites, even visceral organs. Herein, we report 5 cases of GCTs on unusual anatomic locations, such as palm, arm, thigh, finger, and vulvar area. Complete surgical excision is preferred treatment of choice to prevent recurrence. These cases emphasize that GCTs not involving oral cavity are more prevalent than expected, and the diagnosis should be histopathologically confirmed.
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JO - Yonsei Medical Journal
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SN - 0513-5796
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