Granular cell tumor
Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-29668-9_1205
Synonym(s)
Granular cell myoblastoma; granular cell schwannoma; granular cell neuroma; granular cell neurofibroma; Abrikossof's tumor
Definition
Acquired tumor of neural crest origin, characterized by cells with eosinophilic cytoplasmic granules
Pathogenesis
Possible tumor derivation from Schwann cells
Clinical manifestation
Discrete, asymptomatic, firm, flesh-colored nodule, located within or beneath the dermis, occurring in the tongue, head, and neck region or dorsal aspect of the forearms
Differential diagnosis
Fibroma; squamous cell carcinoma; wart; dermatofibroma; neurofibroma; epidermoid cyst
Therapy
Surgical excision
References
- Becelli R, Perugini M, Gasparini G, Cassoni A, Fabiani F (2001) Abrikossoff's tumor. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 12(1):78–81PubMedCrossRefGoogle Scholar
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