Giant Cell Tumor Flashcards
1
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Giant Cell Tumor description
A
ADULT (20-40 yo)Supportive CT of marrow
2
Q
Giant Cell Tumor s/sx
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Most produce pain/swelling – may be asymp.
3
Q
Giant Cell Tumor location
A
Meta/epiphysis (crosses into subchondral bone); sacrum MC; MC benign tumor of the patella
4
Q
Giant Cell Tumor plain film
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subchondral extension; lytic (60%), expansile -> towards epiphysis, soap bubble (40%), no sclerosis, no PO response
5
Q
Giant Cell Tumor ddx
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Chondroblastoma (d/t location)
6
Q
Giant Cell TumorMalignant Potential/refer?
A
20% (Quasi)
YES
