title: Giant cell reaction in a phalangeal bone.
abstract: A case of the rare and non-neoplastic lesion, giant cell reaction of bone, is described. The pathological and radiological features of this lesion are reviewed and an aetiological mechanism is proposed to account for its unique histopathological features. Recognition of this lesion and its non-neoplastic nature are important so as to avoid surgical ablation of the affected bone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Dwyer
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Bilous
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nade
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sullivan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006101:Granuloma, Giant Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology