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Case for diagnosis.

Amanda Gomes Dell'Horto¹, Jackson Machado Pinto, Michelle dos Santos Diniz

¹Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. dellhorto@hotmail.com

Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia

|June 25, 2013

Summary

Granular cell tumors, a rare benign condition, typically appear in the neck and face. This case highlights an unusual location, emphasizing its importance in diagnosing skin lesions.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Pathology
Oncology

Background:

Granular cell tumor (Abrikossoff's tumor) is a rare benign neoplasm.
It predominantly affects the cervicofacial region.
Lesions are typically solitary nodules that can ulcerate.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a case of granular cell tumor in an unusual location.
To emphasize the importance of considering this tumor in the differential diagnosis of nodular-ulcerative skin lesions.

Main Methods:

Case report presentation.
Clinical and pathological description of the lesion.

Main Results:

The granular cell tumor presented as an ulcerated lesion in an atypical site.

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The characteristic features of pearly infiltration, clean background, and hyperchromic halo were noted.

Conclusions:

Granular cell tumors can occur in unusual locations.
It is crucial to include granular cell tumors in the differential diagnosis for any nodular-ulcerative skin lesion.