Giant-cell tumour of the tendon sheath. Is radiotherapy indicated to prevent recurrence after surgery?

نویسندگان

  • P P Kotwal
  • V Gupta
  • R Malhotra
چکیده

Giant-cell tumour of the tendon sheath, also called pigmented villonodular synovitis, is a benign tumour with a high incidence of recurrence. We have tried to identify risk factors for recurrence. Of the 48 patients included in the study, 14 received radiotherapy after surgery. Only two (4%) had a recurrence. This compares favourably with previously reported incidences of between 25% and 45%.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume

دوره 82 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2000