title: Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath.
abstract: Neoplasms of the hand are not common. Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath (GCTTS) is the most common primary tumor of the hand. Many different theories have recently been proposed as to whether GCTTS is a neoplasm or a localized reactive process. We believe the evidence supports a neoplastic origin. Although the origin is still not proved, the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of GCTTS have been clear for a long time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
authors.forename: Eric F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Walsh
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mechrefe
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Akelman
authors.forename: Alan L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Schiller
mesh_terms: D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons