Giant cell tumour of the clivus.
Primary giant cell tumours of the craniospinal axes are rare lesions. These are benign, localized and lytic bony lesions with occasional malignant behaviour. Their clinical behaviour is unpredictable and, hence, management remains controversial. Radical excision of bony lesion, with adjuvant therapy helps in achieving the desired outcome. In the present communication, we present malignant giant cell tumour of clivus, managed successfully with surgical decompression and adjuvant therapy. Patient remains symptom-free at 2 years of follow-up.
Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. richarahu@yahoo.com
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D000293:Adolescent; D003388:Cranial Fossa, Posterior; D005260:Female; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D019292:Skull Base Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*