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Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath : A rare case in the left knee of a 22 year-old boy

Jegadhesh Kumar D .

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Localized forms of giant cell tumors are defined as giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath (GCTTS). GCTTS arises from the synovium of a joint, bursa or tendon sheath, and 85 of the tumors occur in the fingers. GCTTS in the knee is extremely rare. We report an unusual case of a 22-yearold boy who presented with an occult growing swelling 1 year and a 3-month history of infra-patellar pain in the left knee. Excision biopsy was performed by surgical removal. Histopathological examination revealed that it was GCTTS. During the follow-up period, his recovery was propitious and there was no recurrence. Owing to its few and non-specific symptoms, and local recurrence varying from 9 to 44, its proper, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment is           necessary. The purpose for which we report the case is to emphasize the possibility of GCTTS where there is a mass with non-specific symptoms such as infra-patellar pain of the knee, and to avoid misdiagnosis where possible

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