Malignant Granular Cell Tumor of the Lower Extremity in an Adolescent Male.

Authors :: Shah K
Fulbright J
Katz A
Zhang L
Jarka D
Lypka M
Source :: Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology [J Pediatr Hematol Oncol] 2021 May 01; Vol. 43 (4), pp. e529-e531.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are extremely rare soft tissue tumors, with only 2% of tumors being malignant. Malignant GCTs are more often seen in women between the ages 40 and 60. There has been no case reported of a malignant GCT in a pediatric patient. We present a case of a 14-year-old male who presented with a large mass in his left lower extremity. After being biopsied, the mass was diagnosed as a malignant GCT. The tumor was completely excised with wide margins and close follow-up with the patient continued.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)