DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2020.v08i04.011

Pages: 460-463

A granular cell tumour (GrCT) is a benign soft tissue tumor which is quite rare, that likely arises from Schwann cells, with unknown etiology. Approximately 0.5% - 2.0% of GrCTs are reported as malignant. Differentiating a malignant GCT (MGCT) from a benign one is important as the former is aggressive and has a poor prognosis, whereas the latter, after surgical resection, has excellent outcomes. A malignant lesion can be suspected on clinical presentation and confirmed via histopathological examination using the Fanburg-Smith criteria. We believe that wide local excision is the best treatment for both benign and malignant tumours. The role of adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy in malignant GrCTs should be studied. All patients with GrCTs should receive follow-up to check for recurrence and metastasis.We report a rare case of swelling of soft tissue involving the lower lip in a 89 years old female patient which was histopathologically diagnosed as MGCT with a brief on review of literature has been discussed.