Recurrent Giant Cell Tumor of Bone with New Pulmonary Metastases 9 Years After En Bloc Distal Radius Resection: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2023 Aug 17;13(3). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.23.00121. eCollection 2023 Jul 1.

Abstract

Case: A 31-year-old man with a history of giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) in the distal radius presents to clinic 9 years after en bloc distal radius resection. He was found to have a new soft tissue mass consistent with GCTB and new pulmonary metastases. Ultimately, he underwent excision of his soft tissue recurrence and partial lobectomy for his lung metastases.

Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of having a high level of suspicion for local recurrence or metastasis, even years after wide resection and negative margins.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone* / diagnostic imaging
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Male
  • Radius / surgery