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Tenosynovial giant cell tumor, localized type
rareA well-circumscribed, lobulated tumor, completely or partially covered by a fibrous capsule. It usually arises in the fingers. It is characterized by the presence of mononuclear cells, multinucleated osteoclast-like giant cells, hemosiderin-laden macrophages, foam cells, and an inflammatory infiltrate. The tumor is slow-growing, usually developing over several years. Clinical presentation includes painless edema of the affected site.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0002399
- Also known as
- benign tumour of synovium · localised giant cell neoplasm of tendon sheath · localised giant cell neoplasm of Tenosynovium · localised giant cell neoplasm of the Tenosynovium · localised giant cell tumour of tendon sheath
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