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Multiple granular cell tumor: a case report and review of the literature
B V Curtis1, T C Calcaterra, W F Coulson
1Department of Surgery, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90095-1624, USA.
Background:
Granular cell tumor was first described by Abrikossoff in 1926. It is rare and usually presents as a benign solitary lesion. Multifocal and malignant forms are known to occur.
Methods:
This presentation illustrates an additional case of granular cell tumor. Clinical and histological features to distinguish malignant and benign forms are presented.
Results:
Tumor can develop years after therapy for the primary lesion. Treatment recommendations are presented.
Conclusions:
Patients diagnosed with granular cell tumor require close follow-up. Radiographic evaluation for the presence of metastatic disease is necessary if a malignant variant is suspected.
