Granular cell tumor of the breast: An unusual tumor of the breast masquerading as malignancy 

Journal Title: Journal of Interdisciplinary Histopathology - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a rare neoplasm of the breast, accounting for <0.1% of breast tumors. GCT may mimic a malignant tumor clinically and radiologically, thereby causing overtreatment in a few cases. We present a case of a 28-year-old woman who presented with a breast lump of short duration, which was highly suggestive of malignancy radiologically. Wide local excision of the lump showed histological features suggestive of GCT, which was confirmed by immunohistochemical studies.

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Padmapriya Jaiprakash, Kanthilatha Pai

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  • EP ID EP132313
  • DOI 10.5455/jihp.20150211113147
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Padmapriya Jaiprakash, Kanthilatha Pai (2015). Granular cell tumor of the breast: An unusual tumor of the breast masquerading as malignancy . Journal of Interdisciplinary Histopathology, 3(1), 39-41. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-132313