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Giant Cell Tumor of Bone

Location: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=475&topcategory=Tumors

AAOS Fact sheet Giant cell tumor of bone (GCT) is a rare, aggressive non-cancerous (benign) tumor. It generally occurs in adults aged 20 to 40. GCT is very rarely seen in children or in adults over age 65. Giant cell tumors are named for the way they look under the microscope-many... Highly Reputable

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- OCOSH Classification: Bone Diseases: Bone Cysts: Giant Cell Tumour: GCT Patient Information
- Patient Information: Tumors

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Limb Salvage

Location: http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/La-Pa/Limb-Salvage.html

Definition Limb salvage surgery is a type of surgery primarily performed to remove bone and soft-tissue cancers occurring in limbs in order to avoid amputation. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers Expert

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- OCOSH Classification: Orthopaedic Oncology
- Patient Information: Tumors

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Mesothelioma Prognosis

Location: http://www.mesotheliomaprognosis.org