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Granular cell tumor of the hand: A case report
Daniela Fanto1, Salvatore Fanto2
1MBBS, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, NHS (National Health Service), UK.
2MD, Doctor of Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital Harvey, Illinois.

doi:10.5348/ijcri-2014123-CR-10434

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Fanto D, Fanto S. Granular cell tumor of the hand: A case report. Int J Case Rep Images 2014;5(10):695–698.


Abstract
Introduction: Granular cell tumors are rare soft tissue neoplasms of presumed neural origin. The lesions tend to be small and solitary, asymptomatic, and typically found in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue. They have rarely been reported as occurring in the hand. Complete excision is usually curative. However, malignant tumors have been reported, which may metastasize.
Case Report: We report a case of a granular cell tumor of the hand.
Conclusion: This case is of particular interest due to the atypical location, and clinical presentation, which despite its malignant potential, mimics that of more commonly encountered benign lesions such as ganglion cysts and inclusion cysts.

Keywords: Hand, Soft tissue, Granular cell tumor, Subcutaneous tissue


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Author Contributions
Daniela Fanto – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Salvatore Fanto – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
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