Granular cell tumour of the breast: A case report

Article type: Case Report

Authors: Pankratjevaite, Lina^a; | Igbokwe, Michelle Mistry^a | Benian, Cemil^b | Lelkaitis, Giedrius^c

Affiliations: [a] Department of Breast Surgery, Herlev & Gentofte University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark | [b] Department of Radiology, Herlev & Gentofte University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark | [c] Department of Pathology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Lina Pankratjevaite, Department of Breast Surgery, Herlev & Gentofte University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. E-mail: linapankratjevaite@gmail.com

Abstract: INTRODUCTION:Breast granular cell tumour (GCT) is a rare but usually benign lesion. PRESENTATION OF CASE:We report a case of a woman with breast GCT. CONCLUSION:Clinically and radiologically, GCT may mimic breast carcinoma. A conclusive diagnosis is made after a histopathological examination of the lesion. The treatment of choice is surgery.

Keywords: Granular cell tumor, rare breast disease, surgery, case report

DOI: 10.3233/BD-220063

Journal: Breast Disease, vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 219-222, 2023