Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath

Abstract Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCT-TS) is a benign, slow-growing lesion originating from the tendon sheath or adjacent bursal tissue. We present a series of four histologically confirmed cases with atypical presentations in the foot and hand. Clinical features included a slow-growing, painless mass, often associated with prior trauma. All patients underwent surgical excision, with histopathology confirming GCT-TS. This report emphasizes the importance of considering GCT-TS in the differential diagnosis of soft-tissue swellings in tendon-rich areas and highlights the role of surgery as definitive management.

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Annals of African Medicine
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2025-09-09
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https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_244_25
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Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
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Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath

Vedanth Tirmanwar, Immadi Saikumar
Annals of African Medicine
Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
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Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath

Vedanth Tirmanwar, Immadi Saikumar
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Abstract

Abstract Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCT-TS) is a benign, slow-growing lesion originating from the tendon sheath or adjacent bursal tissue. We present a series of four histologically confirmed cases with atypical presentations in the foot and hand. Clinical features included a slow-growing, painless mass, often associated with prior trauma. All patients underwent surgical excision, with histopathology confirming GCT-TS. This report emphasizes the importance of considering GCT-TS in the differential diagnosis of soft-tissue swellings in tendon-rich areas and highlights the role of surgery as definitive management.

Annals of African Medicine
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
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