Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath Around the Foot and Ankle

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gauresh Vargaonkar ◽  
Vikramadittya Singh ◽  
Sumit Arora ◽  
Abhishek Kashyap ◽  
Vikas Gupta ◽  
...  

The foot and ankle are rare sites of involvement for giant cell tumor of tendon sheath. We present three rare cases of giant cell tumor of tendon sheath arising from the tendon sheaths of the flexor hallucis longus, peroneus brevis, and extensor hallucis brevis tendons, along with a literature review of such cases in the foot and ankle region. All of the patients were treated with surgical excision of the mass and were asymptomatic after minimum follow-up of 18 months. Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath involving the foot and ankle region is a rare clinical entity, and good results can be expected after surgical excision.

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi-Fang He ◽  
Zhen-Yu Bian ◽  
Jing-Jing Xiang ◽  
Liu-Long Zhu

The giant cell tumor of tendon sheath (GCTTS) is a benign lesion most commonly attached to the tendons and bones of the fingers, hands, and wrists. The involvement of GCTTS to the foot is uncommon. The GCTTS invading tarsal bones and intertarsal joints is not described yet, and the appropriate diagnosis and treatment remain unclear. We report a case of GCTTS with the involvement of tarsal bones and intertarsal joint. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging were used to further diagnose and evaluate the quality and range of tumor. The patient was treated with surgical excision of the tumor without application of bone graft. After adequate clearance of the tumor, the patient returned to an asymptomatic walk in 3 months. No malfunction, fracture, or tumor recurrence was found in 2-years follow-up. This report includes clinical, radiologic, histologic diagnostic, and surgical challenges in an unexpected lesion and a review of the literature.


BMC Cancer ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingfang Zhao ◽  
Hui Lu

Abstract Background Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCTTS) is a benign soft tissue (synovial membrane) tumor that rarely involves the hands or wrists. And Tendon impairment caused by GCTTS is extremely rare. Case presentation Here, we reported a case of a 60-year-old female with a 10-year history of gradually increasing mass in her left dorsal wrist. The EIP tendon was partially impaired by the mass.The patient was treated with surgical excision of the mass and reconstruction of the EIP tendon. The histopathological examination suggested the presence of GCTTS. After surgery, the patient had adequate functional recovery and no tumor recurrence after 2 years’ follow-up. Conclusion GCTTS in hands and wrists rarely damages the tendon. Early diagnosis and proactive interventions may likely contribute to good prognostic outcomes.


2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-166
Author(s):  
Naji S. Madi ◽  
Said Saghieh ◽  
Ahmad Salah Naja ◽  
Rachid K. Haidar

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-55
Author(s):  
Anderson Humberto Gomes ◽  
Bruno Janotti Pádua ◽  
Luiz Eduardo Moreira Teixeira ◽  
Claudio Beling Gonçalves Soares

In this study, we report the case of a patient with a lobulated expansile lesion of 16.6 cm in its largest diameter, who was referred as having a simple “synovial cyst” in the foot that actually was a giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath along the extensor hallucis longus. Conducting a differential diagnosis of a “synovial cyst” in the foot and ankle, performing adequate surgical planning and using imaging tests, such as nuclear magnetic resonance, increases the probability of treatment success. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutic Studies; Expert Opinion.


Hand Surgery ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 125-127
Author(s):  
J. Terrence Jose Jerome ◽  
Kumar Venkatesan ◽  
Amarnath G ◽  
Usha Rani ◽  
Rohini Sridhar

We report a 75-year-old man who presented with a painless friable mass in the index finger pulp mimicking pyogenic granuloma. Complete excision of the mass was done. The radiological and the histopathological findings suggested giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath. The patient had no recurrence at the end of a two-year follow-up. This unusual clinical presentation of the giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath was our study base and adds up to its variant presentation in the literature.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2372
Author(s):  
Ramesh Kumar Korumilli ◽  
Jakkula Srikanth ◽  
Sri Harsha Muvva ◽  
B. M. Yashwanth Reddy

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath is a relatively rare non-malignant soft tissue tumor arising from the synovial cells and is associated with high recurrence rate. Many factors are considered for high recurrence including proximity to distal interphalangeal joints, presence of degenerative joint disease, pressure erosions in the radiograph and increased mitotic activity. But the most common cause for recurrence is incomplete surgical excision. However, it is the second most common tumor in hands after ganglion cysts. Here we present a case series comprising of 3 cases for whom marginal excision was done and they were kept on regular follow up without any recurrence.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e0519-e0519
Author(s):  
Richard D. Williams ◽  
M. Wesley Honeycutt ◽  
Elizabeth A. Manci ◽  
Prasit Nimityongskul

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (02) ◽  
pp. 158-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hüseyin Bilgehan Çevik ◽  
Sibel Kayahan ◽  
Engin Eceviz ◽  
Seyit Ali Gümüştaş

Background: Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TSGCT) is the second most common benign tumor of the hand. Even though it is a benign lesion there is still a high incidence of local recurrence (range, 7%–44%) according to data in published papers. In this study, the clinical and epidemiological features of 173 patients who underwent excision of localized TSGCT, the recurrence rates and possible reasons for recurrence were examined in the light of current literature. Methods: Medical records of 173 patients with TSGCT were reviewed. Data on demographic characteristics as well as clinical and intraoperative findings were collected. Patients were asked about the recurrence of the TSGCT and the QuickDASH scoring was applied at the final clinical evaluation after mean follow-up of 81 months. Results: Females were predominantly involved (73%). Patients aged mean 44 years at the time of surgery. There were 93 tumors in flexor zones and 80 tumors in extensor zones of the hand. Of the tumors with flexor zone localization, zone II was most predominantly involved with 46 tumors, and 18 of these were on the index finger. The extensor zones III and IV were mostly involved with 9 tumors each on the middle and ring fingers. A total of 12 recurrences (6.9 %) were determined over the mean follow-up period of 81 months. Conclusions: The characteristics of our patients identified were similar to the previous studies. Surgical excision provides good outcomes in the treatment of TSGCT especially when clear margins are obtained.


2011 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff Findling ◽  
Natalie K. LaScola ◽  
Thomas W. Groner

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath is infrequently documented in the foot and even less near the ankle. This case report involves such a tumor of the flexor hallucis longus tendon presenting at the posterior ankle. Diagnosis was aided by magnetic resonance imaging, and treatment consisted of complete surgical excision. Pathologic examination verified the diagnosis of giant cell tumor of tendon sheath, and follow-up magnetic resonance imaging revealed no remnants or recurrence of tumor 1 year after surgery. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 101(2): 187–189, 2011)


2017 ◽  
Vol 107 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Levi ◽  
Jordan Crafton

Giant-cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCT-TS) is an uncommon occurrence for a foot and ankle surgeon. However, there is a need to recognize the symptoms of typical and atypical presentations of this pathology. These benign neoplasms are recognized clinically as a soft-tissue mass that is usually painless and palpable. The foot and ankle account for only 3% to 5% of all GCT-TS in the body, with most being located in the hand. Giant cell tumor in the tendon sheath occurring in the foot and ankle is usually encountered on the lateral ankle and dorsum of the foot, occupying the extensor tendons. Additionally, it is commonly misdiagnosed clinically. This case study illustrates how early use of magnetic resonance imaging decreased patient morbidity with early recognition and excision of GCT-TS.


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