GRANULAR-CELL TUMOR - A BRONCHIAL LOCALIZ ATION AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Abrikossoff's tumor, also called granular cell tumor, is an uncommon c ondition, generally benign, which can affect every organ and specially skin and tongue. The authors report on observation of a bronchial tum or and review the literature. Possible relapse after treatment, locall y or everywhere in the body, may occur as local or regional complicati on that may necessit heavy surgery. It appears that a benign tumor can have macroscopic and even microscopic aspect of malignancy, when real malignant tumors are extremely rare. Wide excision still remain curre nt treatment of Abrikossoff's tumor. Endoscopic methods are an interes sant and less invasive alternative to treat some deep tumors.