Granular Cell Tumor of Esophagus: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 12
Abstract
Granular cell tumors are uncommon benign tumor of neurogenic origin. They frequently occur in skin and subcutaneous tissue but are found in gastrointestinal tract account to 6-10% of cases Granular cell tumor. Granular cell tumors originating in the esophagus account for 1% of all esophageal tumors. We present a case report of 58 year old male patient with granular cell tumor of esophagus that had dyspepsia. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of Granular cell tumor, which was further supported on immuno histochemical studies.
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Dr. Byna Syam Sundara Rao, Dr. Vissa Shanthi, Dr. Nandam Mohan Rao, Dr. Bheemaraju Venkata Vydehi, Dr. Bhavana Grandhi
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