Granular cell tumor of the chest wall: the first case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Granular cell tumor (GCT) is an exceedingly rare lesion primarily characterized by benign hyperplasia. GCT was first described by Professor Abrikossoff in 1926 in the tongue, and has since been identified in various anatomical locations. GCT of the chest wall is particularly uncommon, with limited documentation in literature.

Case description

A 32-year-old female presented with a right anterior chest wall tumor persisting for over 4 years. Examination revealed a localized bulge near the sternal manubrium, with normal overlying skin. Palpation revealed a firm mass. Chest computed tomography (CT) scan indicated that the tumor size was approximately 2.5 cm × 2.5 cm × 1.5 cm, with distinct boundaries and limited mobility. The chest wall mass was excised under general

SUBMITTER: Guo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12593085 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature