[Clinical characteristics and literature review of 12 cases of granulosa cell tumor of head and neck].

Objective

To investigate the clinical and pathological features, treatment, prognostic and its influence factors of granulosa cell tumor of head and neck.

Methods

The clinical medical records of 12 patients with head and neck granulosa cell tumor confirmed by pathology for diagnosis and treatment in Beijing Tongren Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University were reviewed and collected.

Results

The follow-up durations were 4-57 months, with a median of 23 months. The origination of twelve cases were reviewed: 3 cases of the vocal cords, 2 cases of the retroannular region, 1 cases of the ventricular bands, 1 cases of the interarytenoid region, 1 cases of the paraglottic space, 1 cases of the epiglottis, 1 cases of the soft palate, 1 cases of the ventricle of larynx, 1 cases of the trapezius muscle. All 12 patients were undergoing surgical treatment in our hospital, including one who had postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy after second operation.

Conclusion

Granulosa cell tumor occurs in the head and neck, usually a benign tumor with diverse morphology, and its diagnosis is mainly based on tumor histopathological examination. Surgical local excision is used in most cases, especially minimally invasive surgery is recommended, with lower postoperative recurrence rate and better prognosis.