Granular Cell Tumor of the Axillary Accessory Breast: A Case Report
Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are rare benign soft tissue tumors that can occur throughout the body, particularly the head and neck; only 5%–8% of GCTs occur in the breast. We report a case of a GCT of the axillary accessory breast, which is a rare location of this tumor. A 50-year-old woman had a 2...
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| description | Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are rare benign soft tissue tumors that can occur throughout the body,
particularly the head and neck; only 5%–8% of GCTs occur in the breast. We report a case of a GCT of
the axillary accessory breast, which is a rare location of this tumor. A 50-year-old woman had a 2-month
history of a palpable mass in the left axilla. Physical examination, as well as mammographic and ultrasonographic
findings suggested a breast malignancy. Histopathological examination showed a benign
GCT, and wide local excision was performed. The patient has remained disease-free over 2 years postoperatively.
Although most GCTs are benign, wide complete resection of the tumor and follow-up are
required considering the possibility of recurrence. The radiologist should know the characteristics of
GCTs as a differential diagnosis of breast and axillary lesions to prevent unnecessary treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a0355ce5848848bebf46d21780bb64bd2023-01-31T01:07:29ZengThe Korean Society of RadiologyJournal of the Korean Society of Radiology2951-08052023-01-01841275279https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2022.0129Granular Cell Tumor of the Axillary Accessory Breast: A Case ReportYoun Joo JungKyung Jin NamKi Seok ChooKyeyoung LeeGranular cell tumors (GCTs) are rare benign soft tissue tumors that can occur throughout the body, particularly the head and neck; only 5%–8% of GCTs occur in the breast. We report a case of a GCT of the axillary accessory breast, which is a rare location of this tumor. A 50-year-old woman had a 2-month history of a palpable mass in the left axilla. Physical examination, as well as mammographic and ultrasonographic findings suggested a breast malignancy. Histopathological examination showed a benign GCT, and wide local excision was performed. The patient has remained disease-free over 2 years postoperatively. Although most GCTs are benign, wide complete resection of the tumor and follow-up are required considering the possibility of recurrence. The radiologist should know the characteristics of GCTs as a differential diagnosis of breast and axillary lesions to prevent unnecessary treatment.https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2022.0129granular cell tumoraccessory breast tissueaxillamammographyultrasound |
| spellingShingle | Youn Joo Jung Kyung Jin Nam Ki Seok Choo Kyeyoung Lee Granular Cell Tumor of the Axillary Accessory Breast: A Case Report Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology granular cell tumor accessory breast tissue axilla mammography ultrasound |
| title | Granular Cell Tumor of the Axillary Accessory Breast: A Case Report |
| title_full | Granular Cell Tumor of the Axillary Accessory Breast: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Granular Cell Tumor of the Axillary Accessory Breast: A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Granular Cell Tumor of the Axillary Accessory Breast: A Case Report |
| title_short | Granular Cell Tumor of the Axillary Accessory Breast: A Case Report |
| title_sort | granular cell tumor of the axillary accessory breast a case report |
| topic | granular cell tumor accessory breast tissue axilla mammography ultrasound |
| url | https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2022.0129 |
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