Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2025, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (6): 126-132.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2024.267

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Granular cell tumor of the hypopharynx:two cases report and literature review

LI Demin1, DONG Nian1, MA Xu1, ZHANG Jin1, DING Detao2, WU Yungang2   

  1. 1. School of Clinical Medicine (Affiliated Hospital), Jining Medical University, Jining 272002, Shandong, China;
    2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272007, Shandong, China
  • Published:2025-11-19

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Abstract: Objective Discuss the clinical features of granular cell tumor(GCT)of the hypopharynx, aiming to raise awareness among otolaryngologists to enhance sensitivity towards this tumor and reduce the occurrence of misdiagnosis and missed diagnoses. Methods Improve relevant examinations and perform hypopharyngeal mass excision under support laryngoscopy. Results Two postoperative pathological cases were diagnosed as hypopharyngeal granular cell tumors. One case has been followed up for 3 years with no recurrence, and the other has been followed up for 1 year with no recurrence. Conclusion Hypopharyngeal GCT is more common in women than in men, with benign cases being more frequent. The clinical symptoms are non-specific, and pathology is the gold standard for diagnosis, requiring differentiation from other hypopharyngeal masses. Surgical resection is the primary curative method, with recurrence being rare post-surgery. Close follow-up is essential after surgery.

Key words: Granular cell tumor, Hypopharyngeal, Posterior fossa, Posterior cricoid

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