Granular Cell Tumor Masquerading as Neuroendocrine Tumor on Cytology-A Case Report
Journal Title: GUJARAT CANCER SOCIETY RESEARCH JOURNAL - Year 2013, Vol 15, Issue 1
Abstract
Granular cell tumor (GCT) is an uncommon benign neoplasm of uncertain histogenesis. Here, we present a case of 40- year-old woman who presented with swelling in nape of neck. Clinical and radiological diagnosis was of enlarged lymph node at level V. Fine needle aspiration cytology was performed and was reported as possibility of neuroendocrine tumor or paraganglioma. Hence, biopsy was advised which revealed a granular cell tumor. Therefore, the slides of cytosmears were rereviewed, and it was observed that the granular cells were misinterpreted as cells of neuroendocrine origin because of their fine granular nuclear chromatin, intranuclear inclusions and few cell clusters traversed by endothelial cells. Since granular cell tumor can occur almost anywhere, a careful examination of cytosmears and knowledge of its distinct cytomorphological features would be supportive.
Authors and Affiliations
Jahnavi Gandhi, Amisha Gami, Trupti Patel, Majal Shah, Priti Trivedi, Manoj Shah
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