Abrikossoff tumour – review of epidemiology, morphology and clinical features of the rare tumour

Authors

  • Jakub Spałek Department of Histology and Pathology Cells, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Holy Cross Cancer Centre in Kielce
  • Olga Spałek Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce
  • Grzegorz Wróbel Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University, Al. IX Wieków Kielc 19 A 25-317 Kielce

Keywords

Abrikossoff tumour, epidemiology, morphology, clinical features

Abstract

Abrikossoff tumour is the granular cell tumour. This is a type of peripheral nerve sheath tumour that was initially described by Abrikosoff in 1926. It is rare type of tumour classified as a benign lesion. Anatomical localization is very variable. Most are found in the oral cavity, especially the tongue, and the skin and subcutaneous tissue. This article is to review available publication about morphological, epidemiological characteristics features and clinical picture of this tumour.

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2018-11-30

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SPAŁEK, Jakub, SPAŁEK, Olga and WRÓBEL, Grzegorz. Abrikossoff tumour – review of epidemiology, morphology and clinical features of the rare tumour. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 30 November 2018. Vol. 8, no. 11, pp. 611-616. [Accessed 28 June 2025].

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 11 (2018)

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Review Articles

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