Granular Cell Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmet Pergel, Yucel Ahmet Fikret, Karaca A. Serdar, Aydin Ibrahim, Sahin Dursun Ali, Demirbag Nilgun
Primary Institution: Rize University School of Medicine
Conclusion
Granular cell tumors of the breast are usually benign but can mimic breast cancer, and definitive diagnosis requires immunohistochemical examination.
Supporting Evidence
- Granular cell tumors are mostly benign but can rarely show malignant features.
- The definitive diagnosis of granular cell tumor is made through immunohistochemical examination.
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy is inadequate for definitive diagnosis of granular cell tumors.
Takeaway
A woman had a lump in her breast that looked like cancer, but it turned out to be a benign tumor called a granular cell tumor.
Methodology
The patient underwent an excisional biopsy, and the diagnosis was confirmed through histopathological and immunohistochemical examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 35-year-old female.
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