How fast can a giant cell tumor grow?
Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) in skeletally immature patients is rare, and little is known regarding how fast GCTB can grow. We report a case of a 10-year-old skeletally immature girl with pathologically proven GCTB with obvious growth plate invasion that showed surprisingly rapid growth over only 14 days.
Do giant cell tumors metastasize?
Giant cell tumors of bone are sometimes locally aggressive and may metastasize, although uncommonly. We attempted to identify associations of clinical and histopathologic parameters with metastasis, the long-term outcome with metastases, and the best treatment.
What is a giant cell tumor?
A giant cell tumor is a rare, aggressive non-cancerous tumor. It usually develops near a joint at the end of the bone. Most occur in the long bones of the legs and arms. Giant cell tumors most often occur in young adults when skeletal bone growth is complete.
How do you get a giant cell tumor?
While the exact cause of giant cell tumors remains unknown. In some cases, they have been linked to Paget disease of bone. This is a chronic bone disorder in which bones become enlarged and misshapen. What are the symptoms of a giant cell tumor? The following are the most common symptoms of a giant cell tumor.
What are the radiographic features of giant cell tumors of the spine?
thoracic spine most common, followed by cervical and lumbar spines Multiple locations: ≈1% (multiple lesions usually occur in association with Paget disease). Radiographic features Classic appearance There are four characteristic radiographic features when a giant cell tumor is located in a long bone: occurs only with a closed growth plate
What does a right distal radius biopsy show?
DIAGNOSIS: Right distal radius biopsy: Giant cell tumor of bone. This lesion has a typical appearance for a giant cell tumor (GCT): lytic with some aggressive features (e.g. cortical breach) and some benign features (e.g. narrow zone of transition)