Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research

Recurrent Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath: A Case Report

Goh Teik Chiang

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

Nan Nitra Than *

Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka, Malaysia

Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe

Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka, Malaysia

Mohamad Fauzlie Bin Yusof

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

Fabian Chong Tien Fook

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath (GCTTS) is a benign tumor, yet its recurrence appears to be a concern of many surgeons. GCTTS is commonly seen in the hand, and it presents as a slow-growing, painless mass. The best treatment of GCTTS and its recurrence remains controversial. However, it is recommended to perform tissue diagnosis via fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for preoperative planning, then a complete excision under magnification to reduce the recurrence rate of GCTTS. This article illustrates the management of a case of recurrent GCTTS of the flexor digitorum profundus of the right hand by complete excision.

 

Keywords: Giant cell tumor, treatment, recurrent, complete excision

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