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Tenosynovial giant cell tumor arising on the scapular region
Asako Fukuda1, Takashi Ueno1, Ryoko Takayama1
1Department of Dermatology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract:
Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TSGCT) is a benign soft tissue tumor arising from the synovial membrane that composes the lining of joints, tendons and bursae. TSGCT is a common tumor occurring in the hands and fingers, and also consecutively in the knees, ankles, feet and hips. It is rarely found in the scapular region. To the best of our knowledge, only 2 cases arising on the upper back have been reported. This report presents the case of a 44-year-old Japanese female with a TSGCT arising on her right scapular region.
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