Giant cell tumor of the second metacarpal bone

this case report discusses the reconstruction after a radical resection of a giant cell tumor in an elderly woman involving the second metacarpal bone. at the presentation the tumor was in stage iii with an involvement of the trapezium and trapezoid. the patient underwent en-block resection of the second ray including trapezium and trapezoid bones. bone fusion in opposition of the first metacarpal and a cutaneous flap was performed. this treatment allowed the patient to achieve optimal functional results with pinch and grasp ability after surgery and adequate safety from recurrency. a literature review of case series describing hand localizations of tGc, and related treatments was performed. (cite this article as: reina m, liuzza f, mazzone vJ. giant cell tumor of the second metacarpal bone.