Oral Cavity Granular Cell Tumor

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A rare neoplasm that arises from the oral cavity, usually the tongue. It is characterized by the presence of plump eosinophilic cells with abundant granular cytoplasm. The neoplastic cells extend into the surrounding tissues, usually skeletal muscle. The vast majority of cases follow a benign clinical course. Recurrences are rare after removal of the tumor.

**Synonyms:** - Granular Cell Neoplasm of Mouth - Granular Cell Neoplasm of Oral Cavity - Granular Cell Neoplasm of the Mouth - Granular Cell Neoplasm of the Oral Cavity - Granular Cell Tumor of Mouth - Granular Cell Tumor of Oral Cavity - Granular Cell Tumor of the Mouth - Granular Cell Tumor of the Oral Cavity - Mouth Granular Cell Neoplasm - Mouth Granular Cell Tumor - Oral Cavity Granular Cell Neoplasm