Multicentric diffuse-type giant cell tumor of the hand

Mod Rheumatol. 2008;18(1):67-71. doi: 10.1007/s10165-007-0005-0. Epub 2007 Dec 20.

Abstract

Diffuse-type giant cell tumor (D-TGCT) is relatively rare. We report a case of multicentric D-TGCT located in the finger and wrist. A 79-year-old man presented with a more than two-year history of tumors. Marginal resection was performed. Histological study of the specimens disclosed D-TGCT. Recurrence occurred two years and five months postoperatively and was again excised. Clinical presentation, radiological features and histopathological findings are discussed with reference to the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / pathology*
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / surgery
  • Hand Bones / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Synovitis, Pigmented Villonodular / pathology