Giant cell tumor of the ischium. A report of two cases and review of the literature

S Shankman; A Greenspan; M J Klein; M M Lewis

doi:10.1007/BF00361455

Giant cell tumor of the ischium. A report of two cases and review of the literature

Skeletal Radiol. 1988;17(1):46-51. doi: 10.1007/BF00361455.

Authors

S Shankman¹, A Greenspan, M J Klein, M M Lewis

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Hospital for Joint Diseases/Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York 10003.

PMID: 3282309
DOI: 10.1007/BF00361455

Abstract

The ischium represents one of the rarest sites of giant cell tumor of bone. Two additional cases are presented here. The unusual site, aggressive appearance and occurrence in older individuals are suggestive of other primary and secondary malignancies. Characteristic features of giant cell tumor and current treatment options are reviewed.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
Bone Neoplasms / surgery
Bone Neoplasms / therapy
Curettage
Giant Cell Tumors / diagnostic imaging
Giant Cell Tumors / pathology*
Giant Cell Tumors / surgery
Giant Cell Tumors / therapy
Humans
Ischium / diagnostic imaging
Ischium / pathology*
Male
Middle Aged
Radiography