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Granular Cell Tumor of the Vulva
Lyn Guenther M.D.F.R.C.P.C.,
David Shum M.B., F.R.C.P.C.,
Lyn Guenther M.D.F.R.C.P.C.
Division of Dermatology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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David Shum M.B., F.R.C.P.C.
Department of Pathology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Address correspondence to Dr. D. Shum, P.O. Box 5375, De-partment of Pathology, Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4G5.Search for more papers by this authorLyn Guenther M.D.F.R.C.P.C.,
David Shum M.B., F.R.C.P.C.,
Lyn Guenther M.D.F.R.C.P.C.
Division of Dermatology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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David Shum M.B., F.R.C.P.C.
Department of Pathology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Address correspondence to Dr. D. Shum, P.O. Box 5375, De-partment of Pathology, Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4G5.Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Abstract: Granular cell tumors are uncommon in the vulva. We cared for a child who had a solitary vulvar tumor since infancy.
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