Granular Cell Tumor of the Descending Colon Treated by Endoscopic Mucosal Resection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 337-341, 2009.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-198882
ABSTRACT
Although colorectal granular cell tumors (GCTs) are rare, their incidental finding has increased as the use of diagnostic colonoscopy has become more common. Here we describe the case of a 41-yr-old man with a GCT in the descending colon that was detected after a screening colonoscopy. Endoscopic examination revealed a yellowish submucosal tumor, 13x12 mm in diameter, in the descending colon. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) followed by histological examination revealed that the tumor was composed of plump histiocyte-like cells with an abundant granular eosinophilic cytoplasm and small round nuclei. The tumor cells expressed S-100 protein and stained with periodic acid-Schiff, but were negative for desmin and cytokeratin. The resected tumor was diagnosed as a GCT. Colonoscopists should consider the possibility of GCT in the differential diagnosis of yellowish submucosal tumors of the colon. In such patients, EMR seems to be a feasible and safe approach for diagnosis and treatment.
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Main subject:
S100 Proteins
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Colonoscopy
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Granular Cell Tumor
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Colonic Neoplasms
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Colon, Descending
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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