Korean J Dermatol.  2004 Apr;42(4):496-499.

A Case of Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath on the Palm

• Park HS
• Choi JC
• Chun DK

Abstract

A 36-year-old female presented with a 5-month history of an indurated asymptomatic nodule on the left palm. A skin biopsy was done and the histopathological findings were consistent with those of a giant cell tumor of tendon sheath (GCTTS). A GCTTS occurs in the tendon sheath of digits or in the joints of the extremities, and most commonly involves the distal fingers. However, palmar involvement of this tumor is unusual. We present a case of GCTTS on the palm.

Keyword

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath; Palm

MeSH Terms

Adult
Biopsy
Extremities
Female
Fingers
Giant Cell Tumors*
Giant Cells*
Humans
Joints
Skin
Tendons*