Granular cell tumour of the tongue treated by radiofrequency ablation.

AIM: To report on a case of granular cell tumour occurring in the tongue surgically removed by surgical radiofrequency, with histological examination.

MATERIAL OF STUDY: Discussion on the clinico-pathological characteristics of the granular cell tumour and the surgical treatment by surgical radiofrequency: the differential diagnosis is also discussed.

RESULTS

Histological examination is mandatory for the final diagnosis. Surgical radiofrequency is an useful medical device to achieve good quality surgery with minimal post-operative course.

DISCUSSION

CONCLUSIONS

Although rare, granular cell tumour should be always considered in the differential diagnosis of nodular lesions of the oral mucosa above all when the tongue is involved and a yellow appearance is detectable. The surgery will be guided by the clinical diagnosis and accurately performed to prevent recurrence. A medical device promoting reduction of the intra-operative bleeding is suggestable for such surgical treatments.

KEY WORDS: Granular cell tumour, surgical radiofrequency, neurogenic tumour.