Giant cell tumor of the capitate

Musculoskelet Surg. 2011 Apr;95(1):45-8. doi: 10.1007/s12306-011-0105-z. Epub 2011 Mar 4.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Capitate Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Capitate Bone / pathology*
  • Capitate Bone / surgery
  • Curettage
  • Female
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / pathology*
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Prognosis
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult