Korean J Dermatol.  2001 Aug;39(8):902-904.

Two Cases of Giant Cell Deficient Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath

• Kim S
• Kim YC
• Lee SH

Abstract

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath is the second most common tumor involving the hands. It usually presents as a slowly growing, lobulated, painless subcutaneous mass. Histologically, the tumor is composed, in variable proportion, of histiocytoid mononuclear cells, multinucleated giant cells, xanthoma cells, and collagenized stroma. Although numerous characteristic multinucleated giant cells are usually noticeable in the tumor, they may be difficult to find, or be entirely absent. We present two cases of giant cell tumor of tendon sheath in which giant cells was not and rarely found respectively.

Keyword

Giant cell deficient; Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath

MeSH Terms

Collagen
Giant Cell Tumors*
Giant Cells*
Hand
Tendons*
Xanthomatosis
Collagen