Extensive giant cell tumor on the foot completely wrapping the extensor hallucis longus

case report

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30795/scijfootankle.2018.v12.851

Keywords:

Giant cells, Hallux, Tenosynovitis, Tumor, Nuclear magnetic resonance

Abstract

In this study, we report the case of a patient with a lobulated expansile lesion of 16.6 cm in its largest diameter, who was referred as having a simple “synovial cyst” in the foot that actually was a giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath along the extensor hallucis longus. Conducting a differential diagnosis of a “synovial cyst” in the foot and ankle, performing adequate surgical planning and using imaging tests, such as nuclear magnetic resonance, increases the probability of treatment success. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutic Studies; Expert Opinion.

Published

2018-12-30

How to Cite

Gomes, A. H., Pádua, B. J., Teixeira, L. E. M., & Gonçalves Soares, C. B. (2018). Extensive giant cell tumor on the foot completely wrapping the extensor hallucis longus: case report. Scientific Journal of the Foot & Ankle, 12(4), 352–55. https://doi.org/10.30795/scijfootankle.2018.v12.851