Cutaneous Granular Cell Tumors in Children: Case Series and Review of the Literature

Pediatr Dermatol. 2017 Jul;34(4):e187-e190. doi: 10.1111/pde.13174. Epub 2017 May 25.

Abstract

Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are uncommon benign neoplasms thought to originate from Schwann cells. They most commonly present in adults as papules or nodules on mucosal sites. The clinical spectrum of GCT in children is not well delineated, although mucosal and cutaneous presentations have been reported. We present three children with cutaneous GCTs and review the literature in an attempt to further characterize this rare pediatric neoplasm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Granular Cell Tumor / pathology*
  • Granular Cell Tumor / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery