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- Title
Giant Cell Tumor of Soft Tissue: A Rare Entity.
- Authors
Mavrogenis, Andreas F.; Tsukamoto, Shinji; Antoniadou, Thekla; Righi, Alberto; Errani, Costantino
- Abstract
Giant cell tumor (GCT) of the soft tissue (GCT-ST) is a rare, unusual primary soft tissue tumor that is completely distinct from, and should not be confused with, any giant cell-rich tumor of bone or soft tissue. Currently, GCT-ST is included in the group of so-called fibrohistiocytic tumors of intermediate (borderline) malignancy. The most common symptom is a painless, slow-growing mass in a superficial location. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging show a solid, nonhomogeneous, frequently hemorrhagic mass. Differential diagnosis is broad and should include benign and malignant entities. The treatment and excision margins of GCT-ST are controversial. Incomplete surgical excision is usually followed by local recurrence. Biological behavior is unpredictable. Giant cell tumor of the soft tissue has shown a lower mean local recurrence rate compared to GCT of bone but has a higher metastatic and death rate. Therefore, close clinical follow-up is recommended. [Orthopedics. 2019; 42(4):e364-e369.].
- Publication
Orthopedics, 2019, Vol 42, Issue 4, pe364
- ISSN
0147-7447
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.3928/01477447-20190624-04