scholarly journals Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor: Case Report and Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 136 (8) ◽  
pp. 901-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Lucas
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell Tumor ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Cell Tumor ◽  
Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Giant Cell Tumors ◽  
Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Localized Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Pigmented Villonodular

Tenosynovial giant cell tumors are a group of generally benign intra-articular and soft tissue tumors with common histologic features. They can be roughly divided into localized and diffuse types. Localized types include giant cell tumors of tendon sheath and localized pigmented villonodular synovitis, whereas diffuse types encompass conventional pigmented villonodular synovitis and diffuse-type giant cell tumor. Localized tumors are generally indolent, whereas diffuse tumors are locally aggressive. Recent developments indicate that tenosynovial giant cell tumors are clonal neoplastic tumors driven by overexpression of CSF1. Herein, I report a case of intra-articular, localized tenosynovial giant cell tumor (or localized pigmented villonodular synovitis) and review the classification, histopathology, and recent developments regarding its pathogenesis.

scholarly journals BILATERAL LOCALIZED PIGMENTED VILLONODULAR SYNOVITIS OF THE KNEE: CASE REPORT AND REVIEW

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-186
Author(s):  
TIAGO LAZZARETTI FERNANDES ◽  
LIVIA DAU VIDEIRA ◽  
SANDRA UMEDA SASAKI ◽  
RENATO JOSÉ MENDONÇA NATALINO ◽  
ADRIANO MARQUES DE ALMEIDA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Giant Cell Tumor ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Cell Tumor ◽  
Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor ◽  
Localized Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Pigmented Villonodular

ABSTRACT Objectives Several cases of bilateral diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) or tenosynovial giant cell tumor have been described in the literature. Nevertheless, some presentations are rare and differential diagnoses are necessary. Methods The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature related to PVNS and to report a rare supra-patellar bilateral and focal presentation. We performed a systematic data review in the Pubmed Clinical Queries database using MeSH and keywords related to PVNS and tenosynovial giant cell tumor. Results Two cases of bilateral and local PVNS had been previously described, but neither was localized in the supra-patellar compartment. To our knowledge, this case report is the first to describe supra-patellar bilateral and localized PVNS of the knee. This case involves a 28 -year-old woman with bilateral localized PVNS of the supra-patellar recess of the knee. MRI showed a low-signal intensity nodule in T1- and T2-weighted images. These were associated with hemosiderin pigmentation. Conclusion The most important finding of the case reported is related to rarity and location. Histopathology analysis confirmed a rare case of hemosiderin pigmentation in the capsular nodule with internal non-pigmented villous content. Lipoma arborescens in the supra-patellar form must be ruled out as a differential diagnosis since it occurs in the same site. Level of Evidence IV; Case series.

scholarly journals Results of the surgical treatment of diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (diffuse-type tenosynovial giant-cell tumor) of the knee

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 656-663
Author(s):  
S. I. Herasymenko ◽  
O. A. Kostogryz ◽  
Yu. O. Kostogryz ◽  
A. M. Babko ◽  
V. M. Mayko
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Giant Cell Tumor ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Treatment Algorithm ◽  
State Institution ◽  
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Cell Tumor ◽  
Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor ◽  
Pigmented Villonodular

The aim. To develop a treatment algorithm with the aim of improving the treatment results of diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee. To study and analyze the results of surgical treatment of diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee. Materials and methods. The study was based on the results of treatment of 48 patients with pathohistologically verified diagnosis of diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (tenosynovial giant cell tumor) of the knee undergoing treatment at the State Institution “Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine” from 2010 to 2019. Results. The best functional results can be achieved in patients with diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee in stage I of the disease. Using the method of mathematical statistics to evaluate the results obtained, we see that scores obtained through the Lysholm Scoring Scale were statistically significantly different in stages before a surgery (P = 0.000782), 3 months (P = 0.00005) and 6 months after the surgery (P = 0.04); but over time, these differences diminished and became actually insignificant 12 months after the surgery (P = 0.89). Conclusions. Applying our therapeutic algorithm for the treatment of patients with diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee, the outcome of the Lysholm score was excellent in 22 % of patients, good – in 45 %, satisfactory – in 21 % and poor – in 12 % of patients.

scholarly journals Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor of the thigh

10.3823/2360 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasna Salhi ◽  
Olfa Jaidane ◽  
Jamel Ben Hassouna ◽  
Tarek Ben Dhieb ◽  
Monia Hechiche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell Tumor ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Left Thigh ◽  
Cell Tumor ◽  
Villonodular Synovitis ◽  
Diffuse Type ◽  
Giant Cell Tumors ◽  
Pigmented Villonodular

Tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCT) are a group of generally benign intra-articular and soft tissue tumors with common histological features. TGCT is also known as pigmented villonodular synovitis. There are localized and diffuse forms. Localized types include giant cell tumors of tendon sheath and localized pigmented villonodular synovitis, whereas diffuse types encompass conventional pigmented villonodular synovitis and diffuse type giant cell tumor. Localized tumors are generally indolent, whereas diffuse tumors are locally aggressive. In this article, we report the case of a diffuse-type extra-articular TGCT found in the left thigh of a 73-year-old woman who presented with a painless but gradually progressive swelling in the left thigh since eighteen months. On examination, there was a soft cystic swelling measuring 22 cm. The swelling was fixed to the underlying soft tissues. She had a Computed Tomography scan of the left thigh showing a mass of fluid density, well encapsulated between the muscles of the thigh, measuring 20x10 cm of major axes, compressing the femoral vessels without invading them. The patient had a complete marginal resection of the tumor. The immune-histopathological findings were consistent with those of a diffuse type of Giant Cell Tenosynovial Tumor. At 18 months follow-up, the patient is asymptomatic with no evidence of disease recurrence.  The extra-articular diffuse type TGCT is more aggressive than the localized type. Although these tumors are benign in the majority of cases, malignant transformation has been reported. Therefore, close follow-up is recommended after tumor excision.

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