BACKGROUND Nasal-type extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (ENKL) is an exceedingly rare and aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The malignancy has both a high morbidity and mortality and is most commonly discovered in patients with advanced stages of the disease. As a result, early detection and treatment is tantamount to improving survival and minimizing lasting effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Gastrointest Cancer
September 2009
Introduction: Granular cell tumors are uncommonly found in the gastrointestinal tract with slow progression and are usually benign though they may have propensity for malignant transformation. Initially attributed to neuronal origin through immunohistochemistry, there has been controversy with increasing reports of granular cell tumors of non-neural origin.
Case Report: We report a case of multifocal granular cell tumor involving the esophagus and stomach in a young female with history of dysphagia for 9 years with worsening symptoms.