Giant cell tumour of extensor tendon sheath: Preventing recurrence

Giant cell tumour of extensor tendon sheath: Preventing recurrence

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Giant Cell Tumour of tendon sheath is relatively rare tumour with an overall incidence of around 1 in 50,000 individuals.Marginal excision of giant cell tumour of the tendon sheath is the treatment of choice.It is also the commonest Li-Po Li-ion hand lesion to recur after excision.The incidence of local recurrence is high, ranging from 9-44%.Here we present a case report of a giant cell tumour of extensor tendon sheath in hand which was successfully Insoles treated with special emphasis on ways of prevention of recurrence.