Giant cell tumors deriving from synovium are classified into a localized (GCT of tendon sheath; GCT-TS) and diffuse form (diffuse-type GCT, Dt-GCT). We propose a multidisciplinary management based upon a systematic review and authors' opinion. Open excision for GCT-TS and open synovectomy (plus excision) for Dt-GCT is advised to reduce the relatively high recurrence risk. External beam radiotherapy should be considered in severe cases, as Dt-GCT commonly extends extra-articular.
Journal article
J surg oncol
03/2013
107
433 - 445
Adult, Antineoplastic Agents, Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, Benzamides, Chemotherapy, Adjuvant, Female, Giant Cell Tumors, Humans, Imatinib Mesylate, Indoles, Interdisciplinary Communication, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Molecular Targeted Therapy, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Piperazines, Protein Kinase Inhibitors, Protein-Tyrosine Kinases, Pyrimidines, Pyrroles, Radioisotopes, Radiotherapy, Adjuvant, Sunitinib, Synovectomy, Synovial Membrane, Tendons, Tenosynovitis