Granular cell tumour of the spinal cord: case report

A granular cell tumour presenting within the spinal cord of a 17-year-old woman is described. This distinctive tumour has a widespread distribution, but has been reported only rarely in the central nervous system. The literature is reviewed.

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Published in:	British journal of neurosurgery Vol. 11; no. 5; pp. 452 - 454
Main Authors:	CRITCHLEY, G. R, WALLIS, N. T, COWIE, R. A
Format:	Journal Article Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Informa UK Ltd 1997 Taylor & Francis Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Adolescent Biological and medical sciences Female Granular Cell Tumor - diagnosis Humans Immunohistochemistry Key Words: Granular Cell Tumour, Spinal Cord Tumour Magnetic Resonance Imaging Medical sciences Neurology Spinal cord Spinal Cord Neoplasms - diagnosis Tumors Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses Human Nervous system diseases Spinal cord Granular cell myoblastoma Exploration Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging Case study Pathology Central nervous system disease Medical imagery Evolution Female Benign neoplasm Spinal cord disease
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Summary:	A granular cell tumour presenting within the spinal cord of a 17-year-old woman is described. This distinctive tumour has a widespread distribution, but has been reported only rarely in the central nervous system. The literature is reviewed.
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ISSN:	0268-8697 1360-046X
DOI:	10.1080/02688699746005