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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Role of MRI and surgical excision in long-standing diffuse-type GCTTS of the flexor tendon sheath.

Antonios Michailidis, Ioannis Tsifountoudis, Dimitrios Kitridis, Eleni Karagergou, Alexandros Givissis, Panagiotis Givissis

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  1. Soft Tissue Masses of the Hand.Seminars in musculoskeletal radiology · 2025
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Antonios MichailidisInterventional Radiology Department, G. Papanikolaou General Hospital Thessaloniki, Greece.
Ioannis TsifountoudisDiagnostic Radiology Department, 424 GSNE Thessaloniki, Greece.
Dimitrios KitridisFirstst Orthopaedic Department, 424 Army General Training Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Eleni KaragergouFirst Orthopaedic Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Alexandros GivissisMedical School of European University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Panagiotis GivissisFirst Orthopaedic Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diffuse-type giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCTTS) is a rare, benign, yet locally aggressive soft tissue tumor commonly affecting the hand. This case report presents a 55-year-old male with a 5-year history of GCTTS in the flexor tendon sheath of the long finger. MRI played a critical role in both diagnosis and surgical planning, revealing key features such as the tumor's 10 cm length, hemosiderin deposition, and blooming artifacts. The patient underwent successful surgical excision with no recurrence at the 1-year follow-up. This case underscores the significance of MRI in preventing functional impairment and reducing recurrence risk in diffuse-type GCTTS.

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Diffuse-TypeGCTTSGiant cell tumorMRI diagnosticsSurgical excisionTendon sheath

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PMID39791121
PMCPMC11711996

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