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Multifocal giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath: case report and literature review

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In this study, we present the rare case of a patient with a multifocal giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath occurring at three different localizations along the same tendon. We review radiographic, ultrasonographic, and magnetic resonance imaging findings, and discuss previously reported cases.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Atrium Medical Center Parkstad, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419 PC, Heerlen, the Netherlands

    J. S. F. Zeinstra, R. M. Kwee & M. E. A. P. M. Adriaensen

  2. Department of Radiology, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, the Netherlands

    R. M. Kwee

  3. Department of Radiology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland

    E. C. Kavanagh

  4. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Medical Center Parkstad, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419 PC, Heerlen, the Netherlands

    W. L. W. van Hemert

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J. S. F. Zeinstra and R. M. Kwee contributed equally to this manuscript.

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Zeinstra, J.S.F., Kwee, R.M., Kavanagh, E.C. et al. Multifocal giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath: case report and literature review. Skeletal Radiol 42, 447–450 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-012-1552-9

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