Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath of the Hand: Analysis of Factors Impacting Recurrence.

umor and poses no risk of recurrence. 7 Fotiadis et al, in their systematic review, reported that a specific finger or phalanx is not associated with an increased risk of recurrence. 12 Al-Qattan type II lesions were associated with a higher recurrence rate. 13 Neither cellularity nor mitoses could be considered significant prognostic factors for recurrence. 2 12 In our study, significant recurrence is seen in tumors close to the DIPJ and Al-Qattan type II tumors with multiple satellite nodules.

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