[Analysis of X-ray images of giant-cell tumor of bone of rare locations].
OBJECTIVE
To analyse X-ray images of giant-cell tumor of rare locations.


METHODS
To retrospectively review the X-ray films, CT scans and arteriograms of 48 cases of surgically and/or pathologically confirmed giant-cell tumor of bone of rare locations.


RESULTS
Of the 48 cases, expansive cystic destructive changes of the bone with soap-bubble like appearence was found in 30 cases, osteolytic destruction in 10 cases, soft tissue mass outside of bone with sinking, flattening and local expanding of bone in 4 cases, invading into neighboring bone in 4 cases, hyperplasia and sclerosis of bone in 3 cases and staining of abnormal blood vessels and tumors in 3 cases.


CONCLUSIONS
For the diagnosis of giant-cell tumor of bone of rare locations, X-ray plain film is of great value. CT is even better than plain film; arteriogram is helpful for diagnosis and treatment planning.
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First People's Hospital, Yongkang, Zhejiang.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D018212:Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed