Abstract
Giant cell tumors are primary bone tumors most often observed in the metaepiphyses of long bones; location in the hand, especially the carpal bones, is rare. We report a patient with recurrent giant cell tumor of the capitate and discuss treatment and prognosis in this rare site.
MeSH terms
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Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
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Bone Neoplasms / surgery
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Capitate Bone / diagnostic imaging
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Capitate Bone / pathology*
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Capitate Bone / surgery
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Curettage
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Female
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Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / diagnostic imaging
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Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / pathology*
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Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / surgery
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Humans
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology*
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
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Prognosis
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Radiography
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Treatment Outcome
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Young Adult