Primary Giant Cell Tumors in the Proximal Phalanx of the Left Ring Finger

Michael J DeRogatis, Jack Reid, Steven Vu , Paul Issack, Jaron Anderson, Clark Chen and Gary Chen

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, USA Department of Orthopedic Surgery, California Hospital Medical Center, USA

^*Correspondance to: Michael J DeRogatis 

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Abstract:

This is a case report on Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) in the proximal phalanx of the fourth finger of the left hand. The patient is a 58-year-old woman who presented to the orthopedic clinic with two years history of pain in her finger without any previous trauma. The patient was clinically evaluated as an outpatient along with radiographic imaging followed by Computed Tomography (CT) and bone scan, but she did not follow up for two years. Subsequent orthopedic evaluation included a noncontrast hand Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and CT of the chest which detected multiple lung nodules. The patient then underwent ray amputation of the finger. Histopathological examination confirmed as GCT. The patient was closely followed after the surgical operation since GCT of the hand is known to recur. Postoperatively, the patient was followed for 14 months without evidence of recurrence.

Keywords:

Giant cell tumor; Ray resection; Hand surgery; Giant cell pulmonary metastasis

Cite the Article:

DeRogatis MJ, Reid J, Vu S, Issack P, Anderson J, Chen C, et al. Primary Giant Cell Tumors in the Proximal Phalanx of the Left Ring Finger. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2019; 2: 1154..