Granular cell tumor presenting as an axillary mass: A case report
Abstract
Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a tumor that can arise at virtually any body site. About 5 to 15% of the cases occur in the breast, and it is relatively rare in the axilla. %1-2 of granular cell tumors are malignant. The clinical symptoms and imaging examinations of breast GCTs are non-specific and can easily be confused with malignant tumors. Most are benign and reportedly malignant cases are rare. We report a 59-year-old male with granular cell tumor in axillary region existed approximately 2 years. The palpable mass was around 15mm in diameter and felt clinically suspicious of malignancy. Tru-cut biopsy of the mass showed granular cell tumor features and surgical excision was performed. Early diagnosis and complete resection of the tumor remains the best treatment method.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Surgery
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Bülent Çitgez Çitgez
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This is me
0000-0001-9759-8798
Türkiye
Banu Yiğit
0000-0001-7606-9352
Türkiye
Sıtkı Gürkan Yetkin
This is me
0000-0003-3714-5169
Türkiye
Mehmet Mihmanlı
This is me
0000-0002-4829-4728
Türkiye
Publication Date
March 20, 2020
Submission Date
November 11, 2019
Acceptance Date
March 16, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 5 Number: 1