Treatment of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor of the Cervical Spine with Postoperative Anti-RANKL Antibody (Denosumab) Administration

Acta Med Okayama. 2024 Dec;78(6):469-474. doi: 10.18926/AMO/67877.

Abstract

Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) is a fibrous histiocytic tumor originating in the synovial membrane. While cervical TGCT may not be considered a common diagnosis preoperatively because it is relatively rare, it has a high recurrence rate and should be considered. Total resection is preferable, but it can be challenging due to the risk of damaging the vertebral artery. Denosumab has shown effectiveness as a postoperative treatment for osteolytic bone lesion. Denosumab administration coupled with close follow-up might offer an effective postoperative treatment option for unresectable TGCT with bone invasion.

Keywords: bone tumor; spine; tenosynovial giant cell tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cervical Vertebrae*
  • Denosumab* / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath* / drug therapy
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath* / pathology
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • RANK Ligand
  • Spinal Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Spinal Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Denosumab
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • RANK Ligand