Diaphyseal giant cell tumour of mid-shaft tibia

Abstract

SummaryGiant cell tumours of bone are benign and locally aggressive tumours that usually occur in young adults and at the epiphysial locations after physeal closure. Occurrence outside of epiphysial locations and appearance in geriatric patients is rare. We report a case of a woman in her late 60s with a giant cell tumour of the mid-shaft of the right tibia. Extended curettage and biological reconstruction were performed with autologous double-barrel fibular struts and tri-cortical iliac crest bone grafting. At the 28-month follow-up examination, we noted full bony union at both ends with successful consolidation of the fibular struts, and importantly, no evidence of recurrence or other complications was observed.

Keywords: Oncology; Orthopaedic and trauma surgery; Orthopaedics.