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KMID : 0602820010070010054
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Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology
2001 Volume.7 No. 1 p.54 ~ p.58
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A Case of Granular Cell Tumor of Larynx
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Abstract
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Granular cell tumor or also called Abrikossoff's tumor is a rare benign tumor that can occur anywhere in the body. Granular cell tumor may single or multiple (synchronous or metachronous). Approximately half of all granular cell tumors occur in
the
head
and neck, most commonly in the tongue. But granular cell tumors of the larynx are rare, accounting for only 7 to 10% of all reported cases. Laryngeal tumors are usually small and men are more frequently affected than women. The exact histogenesis
is
still not known but most recent data support the neurogenic Schwann cell origin. The preferred treatment is local excision using cold knife or laser. Radiation therapy is of little benefit. We report a case of granular cell tumor of the larynx
which was
confirmed by histopathology.
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