Abstract |
Malignant granular cell tumors are extremely rare, aggressive neoplasms displaying rapid growth and frequent associated metastatic disease. Excision and evaluation for metastatic disease are mandatory. We present a 54-year-old patient with a malignant granular cell tumor, treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. Cutaneous granular cell tumors are uncommon neoplasms, likely of perineural origin. Most follow a benign and uneventful course, with wide local excision being the treatment of choice (Enzinger, 1988). The malignant granular cell tumor is an extremely rare, aggressive variant, which provides a diagnostic challenge and management dilemma, especially with early presentation when it may be mistaken for other entities. There is also controversy regarding surgical management and follow-up of both benign and malignant granular cell tumors.
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Authors | David Crowe, Elias E Ayli, Hugh M Gloster Jr |
Journal | Case reports in oncological medicine
(Case Rep Oncol Med)
Vol. 2012
Pg. 453569
( 2012)
ISSN: 2090-6714 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 22606454
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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