osteoclast-like giant cells

Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath

What is a giant cell tumour of tendon sheath? Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath is a non-cancerous tumour that commonly occurs in the fingers of the hand. It can also involve the large joints of the body such as the knee and elbow. Joints connect two bones together and are important for movement. Although …
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Giant cell tumour of bone

Giant cell tumour (GCT) of bone is a common type of bone tumour. It can start in almost any bone in the body. Although most GCTs of bone are considered benign (non-cancerous) tumours, they are locally aggressive and large tumours can cause the surrounding bone to break. Some tumours may grow beyond the bone and …
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