Journal of Audiology & Otology

The Korean Audiology Society (대한청각학회)
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Smooth Auricular Cutaneous Granular Cell Tumor Mimics Epidermoid Cyst

  • Choi, Jeong Hwan (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2019.07.09
  • Accepted : 2019.08.30
  • Published : 2020.04.20
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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.

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