Granular Cell Tumors on Unusual Anatomic Locations.
10.3349/ymj.2015.56.6.1731
- Author:
Hee Joo KIM
1
;
Min Geol LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. mglee@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Granular cell tumor;
location;
S-100
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Biopsy;
Child;
Female;
Granular Cell Tumor/metabolism/*pathology/surgery;
Hand;
Humans;
Immunohistochemistry;
Middle Aged;
Mohs Surgery;
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/*prevention & control;
S100 Proteins/analysis/metabolism;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2015;56(6):1731-1734
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
