Giant cell tumour is a benign, but locally aggressive tumour. It most commonly affects the epiphysial-metaphyseal region of long bones, but rarely in flat bones. We present you a case… Click to show full abstract
Giant cell tumour is a benign, but locally aggressive tumour. It most commonly affects the epiphysial-metaphyseal region of long bones, but rarely in flat bones. We present you a case of 26-year-old man with a large giant cell tumour of the inferior angle of the scapula. The patient was treated with partial scapulectomy with complete resection of tumour. There was excellent retention of shoulder function postoperatively.
Keywords:
cell tumour;
giant cell;
partial scapulectomy;
treated partial
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2019
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