J Audiol Otol.
2020 Apr;24(2):103-106. 10.7874/jao.2019.00269.
Smooth Auricular Cutaneous Granular Cell TumorMimics Epidermoid Cyst
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2500230
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.7874/jao.2019.00269
Abstract
- Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a rare, benign neoplasm of Schwann cell origin. GCT is composed of cells with eosinophilic granular cytoplasm. GCT presents as a solitary painless nodule. Because of their subtle clinical presentation, GCTs are often misdiagnosed. This report of a 47-year-old woman with an auricular GCT serves to highlight that complete excision and histopathological evaluation should be attempted even in apparently benign cases, to ensure complete cure. J Audiol Otol 2020;24(2):103-106
