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Revista chilena de cirugía

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Abstract

PRIEGO J, PABLO   et al. Granular cell tumour. Rev Chil Cir [online]. 2007, vol.59, n.5, pp. 379-381. ISSN 0718-4026.  doi: 10.4067/S0718-40262007000500013.

The case reported is a 54 years-old woman with a great mass below the clavicle for two years. The results of fine-needle aspiration biopsy were compatible with granular cell tumour. The mass was removed and the histopathological study confirmed the diagnosis. The present report reviews some aspects about the origin, biology, histology, diagnosis and treatment of this tumour

Keywords : Granular cell tumor; Abrikossoff tumor.

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