Giant Cell Tumour of Proximal Phalanx of Ring Finger: Case Report and Review of Literature

Cureus. 2016 Oct 18;8(10):e835. doi: 10.7759/cureus.835.

Abstract

Giant cell tumour (GCT) of bone arising from a phalanx of a finger is extremely rare. Only two percent of all reported GCTs are found in the hand, which show a higher rate of recurrence as compared to those occurring at a more proximal location. Here we report a rare case of giant cell tumour of proximal phalanx of the ring finger in a 20-year-old male, which was treated with extended curettage and bone grafting. After two years of follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic with complete functional recovery and no signs of recurrence.

Keywords: bone graft; curettage; giant cell tumour; phalanx.

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  • Case Reports