Giant Cell Tumor lesion of Tendon Sheath of Finger in Pediatric Age Group: A Rare Case Report

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath (GCT-TS) of soft tissues are benign soft-tissue tumours which arise from tendon sheath and periarticular soft tissues of small joints. GCT-TS occurs most commonly in the hand (77 %) and less so in the ankle and foot (3%). Here we have described a paediatric case of a 9 year old male patient presented with 9 months history of gradually increasing swelling of right ring finger on palmar aspect. The surgical resection of the tumor done. The histopathological features and prognosis of the giant cell tumor of tendon sheath is described in this case report.