Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath: study of 64 cases and review of literature.

摘要: The giant cell tumor of tendon sheath (GCTTS) is the most common benign neoplasm in hand after ganglion cyst. Several hypotheses were formulated about etiological factors these tumors, but still there not a opinion on etiology, prognostic and recurrence rate. This article presents review literature last 15 years GCTTS to assess demographic, clinical histological profile. We compared information obtained from with our experience 64 cases between 2000 2012. Our study showed similar results those reported literature, except for rate: only 3 (4.7%) patients (versus 15% average literature). Among various possible that predispose recurrence, it necessary surgeon ensures complete excision removal any residual satellite nodules. Although marginal treatment choice, often difficult perform due location strict adherence or neurovascular bundles. used all magnifying loupe help careful research lesions respect surrounding structures.