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What Causes Nasal Granular Cell Tumor?
Question: My daughter-in-law had a granular growth in her nose which was enhanced by hormones during her pregnancy. I have never heard of this. Could you explain it to me?
Brief Answer:
Explanation is given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
Granular growth or Granular cell tumors (GCTs), also known as Abrikossoff tumors, are rare soft-tissue neoplasms .
Most granular cell tumors are benign, although some may be locally aggressive.
Less than 2% are malignant, but these are aggressive and associated with a poor prognosis.
Granular cell tumors are typically solitary and smaller than 3 cm.
Treatment is with surgical resection.
Best regards
Explanation is given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
Granular growth or Granular cell tumors (GCTs), also known as Abrikossoff tumors, are rare soft-tissue neoplasms .
Most granular cell tumors are benign, although some may be locally aggressive.
Less than 2% are malignant, but these are aggressive and associated with a poor prognosis.
Granular cell tumors are typically solitary and smaller than 3 cm.
Treatment is with surgical resection.
Best regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2006
Answered : 1572 Questions
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