Abstract

Hollie Clements, Andrew Lamb, Darren J. Porter* and Pradeep Patil

ABSTRACT

Granular cell tumours (GCTs) are rare and usually benign neoplasms of neural origin that are thought to derive from Schwann cells.[1] Although GCTs can occur at many sites in the body, approximately 6% of these tumours arise in the oesophagus.[3] Because GCTs are rare, there is little guidance regarding the most appropriate investigation and management of these tumours. Endoscopy is the gold standard diagnostic investigation for GCT of the oesophagus. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) can be helpful in differentiating between GCTs and other pathology. The spectrum of management ranges from surveillance to surgical resection. This case report describes a case of an oesophageal granular cell tumour and a review of the current literature regarding these rare tumours is undertaken.