Giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath

Giant-cell tumor of the tendon sheath
Histopathology of giant-cell tumor of the tendon sheath arising in hand finger. Hematoxylin and eosin stain.
Classification and external resources
Specialty	oncology, rheumatology
ICD-10	D21 (ILDS D21.M30)
ICD-9-CM	727.02
eMedicine	article/1253223
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Giant-cell tumor of the tendon sheath, also known as giant-cell synovioma and localized nodular tenosynovitis, is a firm lesion, measuring 1 to 3 cm in diameter, and is most commonly attached to the tendons of the fingers, hands, and wrists, with a predilection for the flexor surfaces. Giant-cell tumor of tendon sheaths most often affect the wrist and fingers of males and females from the ages of 20-50 . These tumors are typically painless and can cause cortical erosion. Surgery to remove the tumor is a common treatment, though the tumors tend to recur.

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