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Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath: An institutional experience
International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology · 2020 · Vol. 3(1) · pp. 141–143
Shweta Shweta✉Lovely George(Institute of Medical Sciences)Kuladeepa Ananda Vaidya(Institute of Medical Sciences)Sukesh(Institute of Medical Sciences)Anuradha Ck Rao(Institute of Medical Sciences)Nigi Ross Philip(Institute of Medical Sciences)
Abstract
Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath (GCTTS) is the second most common benign tumour affecting hand after ganglion. It more commonly affects middle aged women with index finger being the most commonly affected site. There is high propensity of recurrence following surgical excision. The objective of this study was to review all cases of GCTTS received in our department and to study the age and gender distribution, location and histological features of the same.
Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatmentsTendon Structure and TreatmentElbow and Forearm Trauma TreatmentTendon sheathTendonGiant cellMedicineGiant Cell TumorsSurgeryGanglionConservative treatmentAnatomyPathology
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