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osteoclastoma, GCT
* any age, typically 20-35
* site:
o metaphysis into epiphysis
o 50% at knee (distal femur, proximal tibia)
o long bones, patella,...

Giant Cell Tumor Last Updated: June 6, 2002 Author: Lesley-Ann Goh, MBBS, FRCR, Consultant, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National University Hospital Coauthor(s): Wilfred CG Peh, MBBS, MHSM, MD, FRCPE, FRCPG, FRCR, Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore; Senior Consultant Radiologist, Programme Office, Singapore Health Services; Tony WH Shek, MBBS,...

Cooper and Travers first described giant cell tumor (GCT) of bone in 1818 (Cooper, 1818). GCTs of bone have been described as the most challenging benign bone tumors (McDonald, 1998). Although benign, GCTs show a tendency for significant bone destruction, local recurrence, and occasionally metastasis. The natural history of GCTs varies...

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Introduction Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications Workup Treatment Outcome And Prognosis Pictures Bibliography Introduction Giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath are the second most common tumors of the hand, with simple ganglion cysts being the most common. Chassaignac first described these benign soft-tissue masses in 1852, and he overstated their biologic potential...

Discussion: - GCT of tendon sheath are not really tumors but reactive lesions, which are similar to PVNS; - they do not always arise from the tendon sheath but may arise from the synovium; - it is the second most common...

Objectives
1. Describe symptoms and physical signs associated with giant cell tumor
2. Describe the radiographic features of giant cell tumor
3. Discuss the prognosis of giant cell tumor
4. Discuss initial management of giant cell tumor

Illustrations and case history from several cases