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. 1977 Sep;53(623):574–577. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.53.623.574

Granular cell myoblastoma of the biliary tree.

A Savage, P Devitt
PMCID: PMC2496720  PMID: 200901

Abstract

A granular cell myoblastoma of the common bile duct is described which caused episodes of jaundice in a young woman. Histological examination demonstrated a close association of the tumour with nerve fibres, tending to support the theory of origin from Schwann cells. The lesion is benign and after excision carries an excellent prognosis.

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