Granular cell tumor in axillary region: A rare entity

  • Authors:
    • Kamil Pohlodek
    • Peter Jáni
    • Iveta Mečiarová
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  • Published online on: February 7, 2018     https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2018.1568
  • Pages: 579-581
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Abstract

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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Pohlodek K, Jáni P and Mečiarová I: Granular cell tumor in axillary region: A rare entity. Mol Clin Oncol 8: 579-581, 2018
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Pohlodek, K., Jáni, P., & Mečiarová, I. (2018). Granular cell tumor in axillary region: A rare entity. Molecular and Clinical Oncology, 8, 579-581. https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2018.1568
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Pohlodek, K., Jáni, P., Mečiarová, I."Granular cell tumor in axillary region: A rare entity". Molecular and Clinical Oncology 8.4 (2018): 579-581.
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Pohlodek, K., Jáni, P., Mečiarová, I."Granular cell tumor in axillary region: A rare entity". Molecular and Clinical Oncology 8, no. 4 (2018): 579-581. https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2018.1568