Giant Cell Tumor of the Triquetrum: Clinical Case and Literature Review

Hand (N Y). 2022 Nov;17(6):NP11-NP15. doi: 10.1177/15589447221077374. Epub 2022 Mar 23.

Abstract

Giant cell tumor (GCT) is a benign, locally aggressive neoplasm with little incidence at the carpal bone level. We present a case of pyramidal bone GCT that required open biopsy for diagnosis. As a definitive treatment, en bloc resection of the pyramidal bone and luno-capitate arthrodesis were performed to avoid frequent relapses of these neoplasms and ensure proper functionality of the anatomical segment.

Keywords: anatomy; diagnosis; fracture/dislocation; hand; pain; pain management; research and health outcomes; specialty; treatment; tumor; wrist.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Bone Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone* / diagnostic imaging
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Triquetrum Bone* / diagnostic imaging
  • Triquetrum Bone* / surgery