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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are uncommon neoplasms originating from Schwann cells.
  • GCTs of the gastrointestinal tract are rare, typically presenting as incidental subepithelial lesions.
  • Gastric GCTs are particularly infrequent, with multifocal occurrences being exceedingly rare.

Observation:

  • This study reports the fifth case of multifocal gastric GCTs.
  • The patient was a middle-aged female presenting with incidentally discovered lesions.
  • The lesions were identified during routine endoscopic examination.

Findings:

  • The case represents the first documented instance of multifocal gastric GCTs in West Asia.
  • Histopathological confirmation of granular cell tumors in multiple gastric locations.
  • The tumors were incidentally found, highlighting their often asymptomatic nature.

Implications:

  • Adds to the limited global case registry of multifocal gastric GCTs.
  • Emphasizes the importance of thorough endoscopic evaluation for subepithelial lesions.
  • Contributes to understanding the geographical distribution and presentation of rare gastric neoplasms.