Giant cell tumor of the ischium. A report of two cases and review of the literature.
The ischium represents one of the rarest sites of giant cell tumor of bone. Two additional cases are presented here. The unusual site, aggressive appearance and occurrence in older individuals are suggestive of other primary and secondary malignancies. Characteristic features of giant cell tumor and current treatment options are reviewed.
Shankman
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Department of Radiology, Hospital for Joint Diseases/Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York 10003.
Greenspan
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Klein
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Lewis
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D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D003475:Curettage; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007512:Ischium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography