Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath in the pediatric population – review

Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath is a rare and benign soft-tissue tumor, which is even less common in the pediatric population. It may be connected with chromosomal translocations, often the 1p11-13. Symptoms include pain, swelling, palpable mass or limited range of motion. Magnetic resonance is the diagnostic method of choice. Histopathological image obtained from biopsy should be also evaluated. The gold standard of treatment is total surgical resection of the tumor, as incomplete excision may result in recurrence. Physicians should also consider the future function of the affected joint or limb. Our aim was to review the available literature about GCTTS in the pediatric population.