Giant cell tumor of bone
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Synonyms and keywords: Osteoclastoma; giant cell myeloma; giant cell tumor
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Giant cell tumor of bone occurs commonly in the distal femur, the proximal tibia, the distal radius and the sacrum.
Causes
Epidemiology and Demographics
Giant cell tumor of the bone accounts for 4-5% of primary bone tumors and 18.2% of benign bone tumors [1].
Age
- It is more common in young adults between 20 and 40 years of age.
gender
- It is more common in females with the rate of growth enhanced in pregnancy.
Risk Factors
Screening
Differentiating Giant cell tumor of bone from other Diseases
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
X Ray
CT
MRI
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
References
- ↑ Gamberi G, Serra M, Ragazzini P, Magagnoli G, Pazzaglia L, Ponticelli F, Ferrari C, Zanasi M, Bertoni F, Picci P, Benassi MS (2003). "Identification of markers of possible prognostic value in 57 giant cell tumors of bone". Oncology Reports. 10 (2): 351–6. PMID 12579271. Retrieved 2012-01-18.