Granular Cell Tumor of the Esophagus: Analysis of five cases with review of four additional cases in Korean literature.
- Author:
Yong Il KIM
;
In Sung SONG
;
Young Lyun OH
;
Kee Suk HONG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Granular cell tumor;
Esophagus
- MeSH:
Endoscopy;
Esophagus*;
Granular Cell Tumor*;
Mouth;
Subcutaneous Tissue
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1994;14(2):161-165
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Granular cell tumor(GCT) has been identified in all organ systems, most often in the oral cavity and subcutaneous tissue. GCT of the esophagus has been considered rare. However, this neoplasm is being recognized with increased frequency since the use of fiberoptic endoscopy has become widespread. We report 5 cases of granular cell tumors involving the esophagus, all of which were incidentally found. Four additional cases of GCT which appeared in the Korean literature were reviewed.
