FDG PET evaluation of granular cell tumor of the breast.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Granular cell tumor is a rare, usually benign neoplasm of neural origin that may arise in virtually any site and, when situated in the breast, can mimic breast carcinoma. We describe a case of granular cell tumor of the breast in a 57-yr-old woman. Clinical evaluation, mammography, sonography and MRI suggested a carcinoma with infiltration of skin and muscle. However, the tumor did not display increased glucose metabolism on PET. Clinical findings, imaging results, histological characteristics and surgical management are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms
- Fluorine Radioisotopes
- Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
- Granular Cell Tumor
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Tomography, Emission-Computed