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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2024; 34(04): 750-753
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1778632
Case Report

Granular Cell Tumor of the Breast: Understanding the Cancer Mimic through a Series of Three Cases

Swati Sharma 
1   Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
,
Aanchal Shah
2   Florida State University, College of Medicine, Tallahassee, Florida, United States
,
Smita Sharma
1   Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Abstract

Granular cell tumors of breast are rare neoplasms, majority of which are benign. Their imaging appearances are often indistinguishable from breast cancer. They may demonstrate a few differentiating features and unlike breast cancer, typically follow a benign course. Histopathology and immunochemistry form the cornerstone of diagnosis of granular cell tumor. In this article, we presented a series of three cases of granular cell tumors with variable presentations. Our goal is to increase familiarity for these neoplasms and for the readers to be able to distinguish them from the more common entity of breast cancer, as their prognosis and management differ.

Keywords

granular cell tumor - breast cancer


Publication History

Article published online:
23 March 2024

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