Pediatric Granular Cell Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Heinzerling, Nathan P.
Koehler, Shannon M.
Szabo, Sara
Wagner, Amy J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Granular cell tumors arise from neurogenic mesenchymal stem cells and can occur anywhere throughout the body.
They rarely present as breast masses and should be included in the differential diagnosis of pediatric breast neoplasms.
We report a rare presentation of a pediatric breast granular cell tumor and a review of the literature.
Participant.
A 15-year-old female presented with an enlarging breast mass.
She underwent ultrasound imaging and excisional biopsy, which revealed a granular cell tumor.
Granular cell tumors of the breast are difficult to diagnose using ultrasound and mammography due to numerous similarities to other breast masses.
Histopathologic staining best differentiates breast granular cell tumors from other breast masses with their positive staining for S100, CD68, and neurospecific enolase.
Conclusion.
Although rare, granular cell tumors of the breast should be considered as a possible diagnosis for pediatric breast masses to allow for proper management and follow-up for these patients.
Although rare, these tumors do have malignant potential necessitating a correct and timely diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Heinzerling, Nathan P.& Koehler, Shannon M.& Szabo, Sara& Wagner, Amy J.. 2015. Pediatric Granular Cell Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060084
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Heinzerling, Nathan P.…[et al.]. Pediatric Granular Cell Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060084
American Medical Association (AMA)
Heinzerling, Nathan P.& Koehler, Shannon M.& Szabo, Sara& Wagner, Amy J.. Pediatric Granular Cell Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060084
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1060084