A case of thoracic giant cell tumor of bone and discussion of radiological features and current management practices.
Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) is a rare condition with distinct radiological features that aid diagnosis. We present the case of an adult female patient, with locally invasive GCTB and review important radiological and management principles. Specific radiological features include locally aggressive, lytic radiolucent lesions, which can demonstrate cortical thinning and expansile remodeling of bone and typically involve the epiphysis and metaphysis. Management is primarily surgical, and denosumab has a role in the advanced setting.
Department of Oncology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Deirdre
D
Kelly
Department of Oncology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Sarah
S
Mc Erlean
Department of Radiology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Danielle
D
Byrne
Department of Radiology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
Peter Mac
PM
Mahon
Department of Oncology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.
John
J
Mc Caffrey
Denosumab; Giant Cell Tumor; Radiological Features