Benign granular cell tumor ("myoblastoma") of the stomach.
Two cases of benign granular cell tumor of the stomach which were found incidentally are reported. A review of the literature disclosed 10 case reports and three other cases which were mentioned. Despite the small size of the tumors eight of the 10 cases produced gastrointestinal signs or symptoms. A brief discussion of the histogenesis of the lesion is presented.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology; D003594:Cytoplasmic Granules / Q000648:ultrastructure; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000473:pathology; D009379:Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / Q000473:pathology*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*