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Case Study
Published: 29-12-2020

Case report sustained by literature review on the major approaches of the granular esophageal cell tumor

ABC Medical School (Faculdade de Medicina do ABC), Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil
ABC Medical School (Faculdade de Medicina do ABC), Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil
ABC Medical School (Faculdade de Medicina do ABC), Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil
ABC Medical School (Faculdade de Medicina do ABC), Santo Andre, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Faceres - Medical School of Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Av. Anisio Haddad, 6751 - Jardim Francisco Fernandes, São José do Rio Preto - SP, Brazil
Granular cell tumor Esophagus Benign neoplasm Endoscopic mucosal resection

Abstract

Background: Granular Cell Tumors (GCT) are rare benign neoplasms with an estimated prevalence of 0,4% in retrospective series. About 8% of GCT are located in the gastrointestinal tract, having the esophagus as the main affected area. Malignancy was reported in 2-4% of cases and there are no well established treatment protocols. Case summary: It was present an oligo-symptomatic female patient with diagnosis of GCT presented on the endoscopy. Complementary investigation was based on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). The treatment consisted of mucosectomy and endoscopic variceal ligation, evolving with a favorable outcome. Conclusion: Despite disagreement on protocols for treatment of GCT, mucosectomy appears to be an effective option.

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Santos Martins, S. F., Santos, J. M., Alvim Tomaz, B. C., Waisberg, J., & Zotarelli Filho, I. J. (2020). Case report sustained by literature review on the major approaches of the granular esophageal cell tumor. MedNEXT Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2(1), 48–52. https://doi.org/10.34256/mdnt2119