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A case of metastatic malignant granular cell tumour of the scalp

Granular cell tumours of the scalp are rare. Malignant transformation of these tumours is even more uncommon, making the diagnosis exceedingly difficult. The recommended treatment of surgical excision with negative margins is not easily achieved in this location, given the anatomy of the scalp.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Williams, Geoffrey, Neblett, Carlos, Warren, Shereika, Blake, Garfield
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8068475/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33927875
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjab145
Descripción
Sumario:Granular cell tumours of the scalp are rare. Malignant transformation of these tumours is even more uncommon, making the diagnosis exceedingly difficult. The recommended treatment of surgical excision with negative margins is not easily achieved in this location, given the anatomy of the scalp.