Tenosynovial giant cell tumour of the neck

Abstract

We report the case of a diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour to be found adjacent to the thyroid gland. These tumours, also known as extra-articular pigmented villonodular synovitis, are found more commonly in the fingers, wrist, knee thigh and foot, rarely in the head and neck. These tumours are prone to local recurrence, require a high clinical index of suspicion and if they have atypical features may be extremely difficult to obtain a histological diagnosis.

Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor of the Retropharynx: A Case Report With Literature Review

“…[3][4][5] About 60 cases involving the TMJ have been reported in the English literature. 6 In other parts of this region, including the neck, 7,8 cervical spine, [9][10][11] clinoid, 12 and retropharynx, TSGCT appears to be even rarer. Here, we report a case of a TSGCT in the retropharynx to strengthen clinicians' understanding of this disease.…”