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ArticleCureus2026

Localized Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor Originating From the Flexor Carpi Radialis Tendon Sheath: An Unusual Case.

Lalit Panchal, Sagar Bagwe, Bhushan Rathod

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Lalit PanchalOrthopedics and Traumatology, Fortis S L Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, IND.
Sagar BagweOrthopedics and Traumatology, Fortis S L Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, IND.
Bhushan RathodOrthopedics and Traumatology, Fortis S L Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, IND.

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Abstract

Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) is a benign synovial proliferative lesion most commonly involving the digits, with wrist involvement being relatively uncommon. Occurrence from the flexor carpi radialis (FCR) tendon sheath is particularly rare and may mimic a volar ganglion cyst clinically. We report a case of a 27-year-old male presenting with a gradually enlarging, painless swelling over the volar wrist. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a well-defined lesion arising from the FCR tendon sheath in close proximity to the radial artery, without osseous involvement. Complete excision was performed, and histopathology confirmed localized TGCT. The patient had an uneventful recovery, with no recurrence at one-year follow-up. This report highlights the diagnostic challenge and emphasizes the importance of imaging and complete surgical excision.

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flexor carpi radialismagnetic resonance imagingradial arterysurgical excisiontenosynovial giant cell tumorvolar wrist swelling

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PMID42131649
PMCPMC13161817

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