Myoblastomas are a group of malignant tumors that arise from muscle tissue cells. They can be either benign or malignant. One type of myoblastoma is granular cell myoblastoma.
Granular cell myoblastomas are the most common type of myoblastoma. They are tumor cells shaped like granules that resemble muscle cells. These tumors usually occur in the muscles, but can also occur in other organs.
One of the characteristics of granular cell myoblastomas is that they can form organoids—organ-like structures. This means that granular cell myoblastomas may have the ability to reproduce and grow on their own.
Treatment for granular cell myoblastoma can be complex and depends on many factors, including the size of the tumor, its location, and the stage of the disease. Treatment usually includes surgical removal of the tumor, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Overall, granular cell myoblastomas are a serious medical problem that requires careful treatment and monitoring.
Myoblastomas, or myogenic sarcomas, belong to a number of benign tumors that are histologically similar to muscles (hence why they are also called smooth muscle tumors). However, unlike muscle tissue, in oncopathology it is customary to consider these tumors more narrowly, as tumors originating from myocytes.