Giant cell tumor of the sternum.
We report the case of a 74-year-old female patient diagnosed with a giant cell tumor of the sternum. The clinical and radiological presentation was indicative of a primary tumor of the sternum. The patient underwent complementary tests and surgery. The pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Commonly observed in the long bones of the appendicular skeleton, this type of tumor is characterized by its local aggressiveness and metastatic potential. We also review the literature on the topic.
Faria
Ricardo Alexandre
RA
Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil. rickpreto@zipmail.com.br
Silva
Carlos Maciel da
CM
Miziara
José Elias Abrão
JE
Melo
Fernando Yaeda de
FY
Silva
Sandra Regina Morini da
SR
Viana
Cristiano Ribeiro
CR
D000368:Aged; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D018212:Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D013249:Sternum / Q000473:pathology*