Granular Cell Tumor of the Thyroid Gland in a Girl Receiving High-Dose Estrogen Therapy

Abstract

We describe the first case of a granular cell tumor of the thyroid. The tumor appeared while a girl was receiving high-dose estrogen therapy for tall stature. The tumor, however, did not contain estrogen or progesterone receptors. Although granular cell tumors occur twice as commonly in women as in men, the results of this case study do not provide evidence that tumor growth is mediated by direct estrogen or progesterone stimulation.

Key Words:

• granular cell tumor
• thyroid gland tumor