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Granular Cell Tumour, Intramuscular Submandibular Location in a 10 Year Old Child
1Department of Pathology, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Delhi, India.
Summary
Granular cell tumours (GCT) are rare neoplasms. This case highlights an unusual GCT presentation in a pediatric patient
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Pediatric Neoplasms
Background:
- Granular cell tumours (GCT) are rare neoplasms, first described by Abrikossoff in 1926.
- Typically observed in adults, GCT commonly affect oral mucosae, skin, and subcutaneous tissues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report an atypical case of GCT in the submandibular region of a 10-year-old girl.
- To discuss the diagnostic challenges of GCT in unusual locations, particularly in pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a pediatric patient with a submandibular mass.
- Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) analysis.
- Histopathological correlation for definitive diagnosis.
Main Results:
- An unusual GCT presentation was identified in the submandibular region of a 10-year-old female.
- FNAC findings presented overlapping features, necessitating cytohistological correlation for accurate diagnosis.
- The case underscores the importance of considering GCT in pediatric differential diagnoses for head and neck masses.
Conclusions:
- GCT can occur in unusual locations and pediatric populations, posing diagnostic challenges.
- Cytohistological correlation is crucial for diagnosing atypical GCT presentations, especially with FNAC.
- This case expands the understanding of GCT demographics and clinical presentations.
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