Giant cell tumor is a uncommon violent non cancerous gentle tumor. It’s called Giant cell tumor because
they appear Many giant cell, they are shaped
by union of some unique cells into
one bigger compound.
A giant cell tumor is an osteolytic tumor occurring in young
adults at the epiphysis or end of the long bone. This occurs after the epiphysial
plate has ossified and longitudinal bone
growth is completed. The tumor of the bone expands to one side over lying skin is stretched.
Roentgen graphic
findings-The tumor revealed by a large sharply circumscribed area in reduced density
asymmetrically located in the epiphysis sub cortically and extending towards
the metaphysic. No periosteum new bone
formation. Multiple septae of bone and soft tissue traverse the interior characteristics loculated "
Soap bubble appearance"
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