Diffuse-Type Giant Cell Tumor of the Paratenon of Achilles Tendon Requiring Reconstruction Using Bilateral Autografts: A Case Report

In this study, we report the case of a 41-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with diffuse-type paratenon giant cell tumor involving the Achilles tendon. The duration of the bilateral tumors was 8 years. He visited first affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University for medical attention. Both his Achilles tendons required removal. The reconstructed Achilles tendon was replaced using tissue derived from the knee and foot.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 25, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Haibo Zhou, Chao Zhang, Chuicong Lin, Guangjian Jin, Lei Chen, Chun Chen Source Type: research