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[Esophageal Abrikossof tumor: a case report]
G Abadjian1, S Boustani, M L Chamoun
1Département d'Anatomie pathologique, Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth.
Le Journal Medical Libanais. the Lebanese Medical Journal
|January 1, 1995
Summary
A granular cell tumor, also known as Abrikossof's tumor, was found during endoscopy. This benign lesion is typically asymptomatic but may cause dysphagia if large or associated with malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Granular cell tumors (GCTs), or Abrikossof's tumors, are uncommon neoplasms.
- These lesions are typically benign and submucosal, often presenting as polypoid masses.
- While usually asymptomatic, GCTs can cause symptoms if large or associated with malignancy.