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Granular cell tumour of the larynx

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Ian A. Cree ,
Brian J. G. Bingham  and
Keith C. R. B. Ramesar
Ian A. Cree*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolarynology and Pathology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, Scotland.
Brian J. G. Bingham
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolarynology and Pathology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, Scotland.
Keith C. R. B. Ramesar
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolarynology and Pathology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY, Scotland.
*
Dr I. A. Cree, Department of Pathology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland
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Abstract

A granular cell tumour may present as clinically innocuous lesions on the vocal cords and the diagnosis is usually made by histopathology. However, the granular cells characteristic of this tumour may not be obvious and accompanying epithelial hyperplasia may be interpreted by the pathologist as invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Good communication between pathologist and surgeon is required to ensure that clinically benign lesions on the vocal cords are not misdiagnosed. The diagnosis of granular cell tumour can be confirmed by immunocytochemical staining for S100 antigen.

Type
View from Beneath: Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 2 , February 1990 , pp. 159 - 161
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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