title: Giant cell reparative granuloma: presentation of one case and review of the literature.
abstract: The authors describe a case of giant cell reparative granuloma (GCRG) of the distal phalanx of the thumb. After differential diagnosis involving other lytic lesions of the phalanges was made, surgical treatment was planned. The authors emphasize the importance of suitable treatment of GCRG in order to avoid the danger of recurrence and the risk of loss of the phalanx.
authors.affiliation: Division di Chirurgia ortopedico-traumatologica infantile, Istituti Ortopedici Rizzoli, Bologna.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Poli
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Di Liddo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fruscio
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Verni
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Lollini
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006101:Granuloma, Giant Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*