[Giant cell tumor of the patella].
A case of 26 years old patient with primary giant cell tumor of the patella treated with patellectomy and patellar ligament plasty with vascular prosthesis is presented. After 12 months follow-up no metastases or local recurrence is noted. The function of the extremity is sufficient for activities of daily living.
Obrebski
M
M
Oddział Chirurgii Urazowo-Ortopedycznej, Szpital Bielański, Warszawie.
Ucieklak
J
J
Wysocki
M
M
D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010329:Patella / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*