This is a case report on a giant cell tumor in the proximal phalanx of the third finger of the left hand, with pulmonary metastasis. The patient presented pain in the finger without any previous history of trauma. Clinical examination, radiographic imaging and magnetic resonance imaging were carried out. A histological evaluation was done from an incisional biopsy, taking the hypothesis of giant cell tumor. The patient underwent amputation of the finger and the diagnosis was confirmed by means of microscopy on the specimen. The patient was followed up because of the risk of lung metastasis, which was shown by radiographic examination and computed tomography on the chest, and thoracotomy was performed. Since then, there has been an improvement of the symptoms that had been reported preoperatively, and no local recurrence or new metastasis has been found.
Giant Cell Tumors; Finger Phalanges; Amputation; Neoplasm Metastasis
