Chondroid tenosynovial giant cell tumor: A rare case involving the infratemporal fossa

Abdullah Albakri*, Abdulaziz Bakathir, Ahmed Al-Hashmi, Noor Al-Saadi, Salma Alshibani, Faisal Al-Kalbani, Hunaina Al Kindi

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Abstract

Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) is a benign soft-tissue neoplasm that rarely occurs in the craniofacial region. We report a case of a 27-year-old male who presented to our unit in September 2017 with severe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and progressive limitation opening his mouth. Based on clinical and imaging examinations, a well-defined soft tissue lesion was identified within the right infratemporal fossa, causing pressure on the TMJ and the surrounding structures. The lesion was surgically excised through trans-mandibular and endoscopic approaches. Histopathology diagnosis revealed a rare chondroid subset of TGCT. At 18 months follow-up, the patient showed resolution of the jaw pain, good functional and esthetic outcomes, and no evidence of recurrence.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere227
JournalOman Medical Journal
Volume36
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath
  • Oman
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms
  • Temporomandibular Joint

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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