Granular cell tumor from a 7-year swelling of the vulva: a case report

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011 Nov;284(5):1293-4. doi: 10.1007/s00404-011-1991-x. Epub 2011 Jul 20.

Abstract

Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a rare neoplastic process of the skin and soft tissue. About 10% of GCTs are found in the vulva. A 27-year-old client presented to the outpatient service of our hospital with painless edematous lesions on both sides of labia majora and minora. After a thorough preoperative preparation, the patient underwent complete excision of the mass under general anesthesia. Pathologic examination and immunohistochemical study supported the diagnosis of GCT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Granular Cell Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Granular Cell Tumor / pathology
  • Granular Cell Tumor / surgery
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / surgery