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GRANULAR CELL TUMOR OF THE BREAST: A CASE REPORT

Authors :
Hasan Gökçe
Merih Güray Durak
Mehmet Mustafa Akın
Tülay Canda
Pınar Balcı
Ali İbrahim Sevinç
Source :
European Journal of Breast Health, Vol 7, Iss 4, Pp 230-233 (2011)
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
Galenos Publishing House, 2011.

Abstract

Granular cell tumor is a rare neoplasm that has been reported in a variety of organs, including the tongue, oral cavity, and subcutaneous tissue. However, breast is an unusual location for this tumor. Most granular cell tumors present as solitary lesions in the breast. There are a few cases of granular cell tumor of the breast, that have been reported, associated with other breast tumors, such as invasive or in situ ductal carcinoma. Because these tumors can mimic invasive breast cancer both with their clinical and radiological findings, they should always be kept in mind in order to avoid misdiagnosis, and prevent unnecessary treatment modalities. Herein, we present a rare case of granular cell tumor of the breast with associated hyalinized fibroadenoma, florid ductal epithelial hyperplasia and sclerosing adenosis, in a 58 year-old female.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25870831
Volume :
7
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
European Journal of Breast Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8cdf5ab6ec348789d7a1edcfe4fa986
Document Type :
article