International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology

Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath (GCTTS) is the second most common benign tumour affecting hand after ganglion. It more commonly affects middle aged women with index finger being the most commonly affected site. There is high propensity of recurrence following surgical excision. The objective of this study was to review all cases of GCTTS received in our department and to study the age and gender distribution, location and histological features of the same.