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Granular cell breast tumour mimicking infiltrating carcinoma.

Authors :
Gavriilidis, Paschalis
Michalopoulou, Ilektra
Baliaka, Aggeliki
Nikolaidou, Anastasia
Source :
BMJ Case Reports; Jan2013, p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Granular cell tumour (GCT) is a rare, usually benign neoplasm that can mimic carcinoma on breast imaging. GCT can originate anywhere in the body but is most frequently found in the head and neck region, particularly in the tongue. Of the reported cases, 6% have occurred in the breast, most commonly in the upper inner quadrant. We report a case of GCT of the breast presenting as a spiculated mass infiltrating the greater thoracic muscle on breast screening mammogram. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
BREAST tumors
CANCER

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757790X
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BMJ Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85841286
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2012-008178