NCIt synonyms : Localized Giant Cell Tumor of Tenosynovium; Localized Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor; Localized Tenosynovial Giant Cell Neoplasm; Localized Giant Cell Neoplasm of Tenosynovium; Localized Giant Cell Neoplasm of Tendon Sheath; Localized Giant Cell Neoplasm of the Tenosynovium; Nodular Tenosynovitis; Localized Giant Cell Tumor of the Tenosynovium; Localized Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath;
NCIt definition : A well-circumscribed, lobulated tumor, completely or partially covered by a fibrous
capsule. It usually arises in the fingers. It is characterized by the presence of
mononuclear cells, multinucleated osteoclast-like giant cells, hemosiderin-laden macrophages,
foam cells, and an inflammatory infiltrate. The tumor is slow-growing, usually developing
over several years. Clinical presentation includes painless edema of the affected
site.;