Giant-cell tumor of the distal phalanx of the hand in a child.

Yin, Y; Gilula, L A; Kyriakos, M; Manske, P · Clin Orthop Relat Res · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Giant-cell tumor of bone in the distal phalanx is rare, as is its clinical occurrence in children. A case of a 10-year-old girl with giant-cell tumor in the distal phalanx of the left thumb is reported, and a literature review of phalangeal giant-cell tumor of the hand is presented. The tumor was curetted, and after 2.5 years there was no recurrence.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy