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Tenosynovial giant cell tumor

rare

A tumor usually arising in the synovium of joints, bursa or tendon sheath. It is characterized by the presence of mononuclear cells, multinucleated osteoclast-like giant cells, hemosiderin-laden macrophages, foam cells, and an inflammatory infiltrate. According to the growth pattern, it is classified as localized or diffuse.

Identifiers
MONDO:0002522
Also known as
fibrous histiocytoma of tendon sheath · giant cell neoplasm of tendon sheath · giant cell neoplasm of Tenosynovium · giant cell neoplasm of the Tenosynovium · giant cell tumor of tendon sheath

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