Associated giant cell tumor and tophaceous deposits in a finger pulp: a case report

J Hand Surg Am. 2003 Sep;28(5):871-4. doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(03)00255-7.

Abstract

A case of concomitant giant cell tumor of soft tissue and tophaceous deposits within the finger pulp is presented. The local hemorrhage and increased turnover with giant cell tumor may explain the deposits of aggregated crystals of monosodium urate in this patient with hyperuricemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fingers
  • Giant Cell Tumors / complications*
  • Giant Cell Tumors / pathology
  • Giant Cell Tumors / surgery
  • Gout / complications*
  • Gout / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hyperuricemia / complications
  • Middle Aged
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / complications*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / surgery