Rare site giant cell tumors: report of two cases on phalanges of the finger and review of literature.
Giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone arising from a phalanx of a finger is extremely rare. We report two cases of GCT arising from a phalanx of a finger. One case presented with recurrence following the amputation of the left ring finger (performed elsewhere). He was treated successfully with ray amputation. The other case was treated primarily by intralesional curettage and autogenous bone graft. At their most recent follow-ups (80 and 24 months, respectively), both were recurrence free and had returned to their previous occupational and recreational activities.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, 781032, India. drkabul_saikia@yahoo.com
Kabul C
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Saikia
S K
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Bhuyan
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Goswami
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Bora
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D018286:Carcinoma, Giant Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography