Tenosynovial giant cell tumor of cruciate ligament: A case report and review

Abstract

Introduction: Tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TSGCT) is a slow-growing soft tissue tumor that develops from the synovial tissue of tendon sheaths, joints, or bursae. In the knee, this type of tumor is uncommon. Giant cell tumors of the cruciate ligaments' tendon sheath are far more infrequent. Only 16 localized TSGCTs of the cruciate ligaments have been recorded in the literature to our knowledge, with 9 involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and 7 involving the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).

Case presentation: We present a rare case of localized TSGCT arising from the PCL's femoral insertion in a 44-year-old male, as well as a literature review on localized TSGCT of cruciate ligaments in the knee. The diagnosis of tumor's presence was made using MRI while the definitive diagnosis was obtained through intraoperative evaluation and postoperative pathology.

Conclusion: Arthroscopic tumor resection was an effective and safe treatment option based on the available data.