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[Abrikossoff's tumor]
M P Rivas Lacarte1, E Perelló Scherdel, J González
1Hospital de Viladecans, Badalona.
Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Two cases of granular cell tumors (GCTs) in the tongue are presented, one on the free edge and another in the midline. The study discusses clinical, histogenic, and treatment aspects, highlighting an unusual midline GCT in a child.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Oncology
- Pediatric surgery
Background:
- Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are rare neoplasms of neural crest origin.
- While typically occurring in the tongue, midline presentation, especially in children, is exceptionally uncommon.