Benign giant cell tumour with metastases to bone and lung. One case studied over 20 years.
We report a case of benign giant cell tumour which over a 20-year period has given rise to pulmonary and bony metastases. The indolent nature of these metastases is remarkable, with considerable implications for the long-term management of such cases.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, England.
Macdonald
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Richardson
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D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003475:Curettage; D005260:Female; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D011859:Radiography; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary