Giant Cell Tumors of the Tendon Sheath of the First Finger

Authors: Boufettal M, Grimi T*, Bassir RA, Kharmaz M, Lamrani MO, Mahfoud M, Bardouni A, Bjijou Y and Berrada MS

DOI: 10.23880/jobd-16000172

Volume 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath of the hand present a very rare entity, only two percent of all reported Giant cell tumors are found in the hand, several hypotheses were formulated about the etiological factors of these tumors, but still there is not a common opinion on etiology, prognostic factors and recurrence rate. We report a rare case of giant cell tumour of the tendon sheath the second finger in 55-year-old women, which was treated with extended curettage. After one year of follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic with complete functional recovery and no signs of recurrence.

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