Korean J Dermatol.  2001 Mar;39(3):376-378.

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath on the fingertip

• Kang HA
• Lim SH
• Baek SC
• Houh D
• Byun DG

Abstract

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath is a benign histiocytic proliferation of the articular and peritendinous synovial tissue and manifests as a painless, firm, smooth, subcutaneous mass which occurs predominantly on the hand where it is typically located adjacent to the interphalangeal joints of the hands, especially the terminal interphalangeal joints. Histologically, it is characterized by the presence of multinucleated giant cells. We herein report a case of giant cell tumor of tendon sheath located on the fingertip with the involvement of overlying skin, which shows rare location and unusual clinical manifestation.

Keyword

Giant cell tumor; Tendon sheath; Fingertip

MeSH Terms

Giant Cell Tumors*
Giant Cells*
Hand
Joints
Skin
Tendons*