Primary Giant Cell Tumor of Soft Tissues: A Case Report and Literature Review
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 70, Issue 3
Abstract
Giant cell tumor of soft tissue (GCT-ST) is a rare tumor of low malignant potential. Grossly and histologically similar to its bone counterpart. Majority has benign clinical course and rarely <em>metastasizes. This is a case of a 46-year-old woman with a giant cell tumor of soft tissue of the knee. This tumor was not suspected clinically and was initially diagnosed as septic infra-patellar bursitis. The diagnosis of GCT-ST was made after histopathological examination. Herein, we describe the clinical, histologic, and immunohistochemical features of this rare neoplasm.</em>
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Eman Helal
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