GIANT CELL TUMOR OF THE TENDON SHEATH IN THE FOOT: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Mouktabis Soufiane*, T. Ahuary, A. Neqrachi, M. Akanou, J. Mekkaoui, M. Boufettal, RA. Bassir, M. Kharmaz, MO. Lamrani and MS. Berrada
ABSTRACT
Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendinous Sheaths (TCGGT) remains a rare tumor in our practice. It occurs mostly in young adults with a female predominance. It essentially affects the fingers of the hand, its location at the foot is less frequent. Clinically, it has a local expression that is a swelling characterized by slow growth and may be accompanied by signs of compression at a late stage. Histological examination remains the key element of diagnosis and prognosis. The treatment is based on surgery with complete tumor resection. We report a case of a giant cell tumor of the flexors heaths of the big toe.
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