What are tenosynovial giant cell tumors?

Also known as: TGCT

A tenosynovial giant cell tumor is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that can impact the soft tissue around the joints of bones. Though they are non-cancerous and don’t spread to other parts of the body, they can still grow quickly and cause complications.

Reviewed by: Maggie Fader, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM

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