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Intramucosal Inoculation of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cells in Mice for Tumor Immune Profiling and Treatment Response Assessment
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Lingual squamous cell carcinoma surrounded by granular cell tumor
Hee Young Son1, Jin Pyeong Kim, Gyung Hyuck Ko
1Department of Otolaryngology, Thyroid/Head&Neck Cancer Center of The Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (DIRAMS), Pusan, Korea.
Chonnam Medical Journal
|May 10, 2012
Summary
Granular cell tumors (GCTs), typically benign, can occur with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). This case highlights a rare instance of SCC coexisting with a GCT on the tongue, emphasizing the need for thorough pathological evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are uncommon benign neoplasms, frequently found in subcutaneous tissues.
- The head and neck region, particularly the tongue, represents a common site for GCTs.
- An observed association exists between GCTs and other malignant neoplasms, though causality is not established.
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