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Giant cell tumor
We had an MRI of left hand thumb. In report it was mentioned that there is an possibility of giant cell tumor of tendon and sheath is raised. I want to know is it harmfull and also it's curable measure. And secondly even after surgery is there any chances of growing again. In MRI reports it is also mentioned that the joints appears normal. It has been there from last 1 year.
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It needs surgery.
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It can not be cured without surgery
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