GRANULAR CELL TUMOR OF TONGUE IN A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL: A CASE REPORT & REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Granular cell tumor (GCT) or Abrikossoff's tumor, variously termed as myoblastoma, granular cell neurofibroma or granular cell schwannoma, is a rare entity, with a reported prevalence ranging from 0.019% to 0.03% of all human neoplasms. It can occur in any region of the body or soft tissues of any organ. It has been found that GCTs of the oral cavity can occur both in pediatric and advanced age, but their incidence usually peaks between the fourth and the sixth decade, while their occurrence before the age of 20 years is very rare. Here we represent a case of GCT affecting tongue of a 12 year old girl, which is a rare occurrence. Clinical & histopathological features have been discussed, also mentioning presence & distribution of immunohistochemical markers & a brief review of recent literature.