Giant cell tumor of bone Journal Article

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Authors: Amanatullah, D. F.; Clark, T. R.; Lopez, M. J.; Borys, D; Tamurian, R. M.
Article Title: Giant cell tumor of bone
Abstract: EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES As a result of reading this article, physicians should be able to: 1. Identify at-risk populations for giant cell tumor of bone. 2. Recognize the biology that drives giant cell tumor of bone. 3. Describe modern surgical and adjuvant techniques to effectively treat giant cell tumor of bone. 4. Recognize the complications associated with radiation therapy, poor resection, and adjuvant treatments. Giant cell tumor of bone (GCT) is a benign, locally aggressive bone tumor. Giant cell tumor of bone primarily affects the young adult patient population. The natural history of GCT is progressive bone destruction leading to joint deformity and disability. Surgery is the primary mode of treatment, but GCT has a tendency to recur locally despite a range of adjuvant surgical options. Pulmonary metastasis has been described. However, systemic spread of GCT rarely becomes progressive, leading to death. This review presents the clinicopathologic features of GCT and a historical perspective that highlights the current rationale and controversies regarding the treatment of GCT.
Journal Title: Orthopedics
Volume: 37
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1938-2367; 0147-7447
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2014
Start Page: 112
End Page: 120
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.3928/01477447-20140124-08
Notes: CI: Copyright 2014; JID: 7806107; 2013/02/26 [received]; 2013/08/23 [accepted]; ppublish