Solitary Granular Cell Tumor of Cecum : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Elfatemi, Hinde
Znati, Kaoutar
Harmouch, Taoufiq
Chbani, Laila
Benlemlih, Amal
Amarti, A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-11-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Granular cell tumor (GCT) was first described by Abrikossof in 1926.
This tumor is a benign neoplasm of unclear histogenesis that is generally believed to be of nerve sheath origin.
GCT is not common and most often affects the tongue, skin, and soft tissue, although it may occur anywhere in the body.
Gastrointestinal tract involvement, and especially that of the colon, is very rare.
This usually benign tumor appears as a submucosal nodule, measuring less than 2 cm in diameter and is often found incidentally during colorectal examinations.
We describe the case of a 27-year-old man with a GCT in the cecum that was detected after a screening colonoscopy.
Endoscopic examination revealed a yellowish submucosal tumor, 0.7 cm in diameter.
An endoscopic mucosal polypectomy was done for histological confirmation and treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Znati, Kaoutar& Harmouch, Taoufiq& Benlemlih, Amal& Elfatemi, Hinde& Chbani, Laila& Amarti, A.. 2010. Solitary Granular Cell Tumor of Cecum : A Case Report. ISRN Gastroenterology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Znati, Kaoutar…[et al.]. Solitary Granular Cell Tumor of Cecum : A Case Report. ISRN Gastroenterology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Znati, Kaoutar& Harmouch, Taoufiq& Benlemlih, Amal& Elfatemi, Hinde& Chbani, Laila& Amarti, A.. Solitary Granular Cell Tumor of Cecum : A Case Report. ISRN Gastroenterology. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510232
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-510232