title: Pedal giant cell tumor of tendon sheath.
abstract: The authors present a brief review of giant cell tumor of tendon sheath and three case reports. A discussion emphasizing the histologic characteristics of this lesion demonstrates the benign-to-malignant variability of these neoplastic growths. Special attention is directed to a case with aggressive histologic characteristics. Reexcision after surgery should be considered in cases where microscopic examination reveals a lesion with characteristics suggestive of potentially aggressive behavior.
authors.affiliation: New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Paez
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Vuletin
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Soave
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Sellitto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019042:Muscle Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D013586:Synovitis, Pigmented Villonodular / Q000473:pathology; D013710:Tendons