Giant cell tumor of a tendon sheath mimicking an axillary lymph node

J Clin Ultrasound. 2010 Jun;38(5):271-3. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20661.

Abstract

A giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath (GCTTS) is 1 of the most common soft-tissue tumors of the hand and wrist, while the 2nd most frequent site is the ankle-foot complex. Although various solid tumors can develop in the axilla, GCTTS has not yet been reported. We describe the sonographic appearance of GCTTS in the axilla.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Axilla
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gadolinium
  • Giant Cell Tumors / diagnostic imaging*
  • Giant Cell Tumors / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Shoulder Joint / diagnostic imaging*
  • Shoulder Joint / pathology
  • Tendons / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tendons / pathology
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium