Granular cell tumor of the breast: definitive diagnosis by sonographically guided percutaneous biopsy. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Granular cell tumor is a rare, benign breast neoplasm that may mimic malignancy both clinically and radiologically. We present 2 cases in which granular cell tumor was initially diagnosed by sonographically guided percutaneous biopsies. Sonographic guidance confirmed needle placement during multiple passes and thereby decreased the likelihood of sampling error. A diagnosis of granular cell tumor prior to definitive resection enables optimal therapeutic planning and allows radical surgery to be avoided.

publication date

  • February 1, 2000

Research

keywords

  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Granular Cell Tumor

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0033960003

PubMed ID

  • 10641006

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 28

issue

  • 2