Abstract
Diffuse-type giant cell tumor (D-TGCT) is relatively rare. We report a case of multicentric D-TGCT located in the finger and wrist. A 79-year-old man presented with a more than two-year history of tumors. Marginal resection was performed. Histological study of the specimens disclosed D-TGCT. Recurrence occurred two years and five months postoperatively and was again excised. Clinical presentation, radiological features and histopathological findings are discussed with reference to the literature.
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We thank all members of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toyama. We declare that we have no conflicts of interest.
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Yasuda, T., Kanamori, M., Ishizawa, S. et al. Multicentric diffuse-type giant cell tumor of the hand. Mod Rheumatol 18, 67–71 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10165-007-0005-0
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