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Granular Cell Tumor Located in the Bulbar Subconjunctival Space.
Eduardo F Marback1, Eduardo Studart1, Luciano Espinheira Fonseca1
1Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil.
Ocular Oncology and Pathology
|October 16, 2018
Summary
This case report details an unusual granular cell tumor found in a young male patient. The tumor presented as a mass on the bulbar conjunctiva of the left eye.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are rare neoplasms of uncertain histogenesis.
- While commonly found in the head and neck, GCTs can occur in various locations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document an atypical presentation of a granular cell tumor.
- To highlight the occurrence of GCT in the bulbar subconjunctival space.
Main Methods:
- A case report methodology was employed.
- Clinical presentation and histopathological findings of the tumor were analyzed.
Main Results:
- A 14-year-old male presented with a non-movable, yellowish mass on the bulbar conjunctiva of his left eye.
- Surgical excision and subsequent histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of granular cell tumor.
Conclusions:
- Granular cell tumors can manifest in the bulbar subconjunctival region.
- This case expands the known anatomical distribution of granular cell tumors.
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