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A rare case of giant cell tumour in proximal femur: A case report
International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences · 2019 · Vol. 5(4) · pp. 264–266
Prashant Madan Mohan✉(Marymount University)Arun Kumar KVPrem Regis PA(Marymount University)Rahul Gusain(Chettinad Health City)M Narayana Reddy(Marymount University)
Abstract
Giant cell tumors are most common benign tumors of bone. The most common sites are distal femur, proximal tibia, distal end of radius. The proximal femur is one of rare site of Giant cell tumor. Here we present a case of giant cell tumor of proximal femur in 50 year old male. We confirmed it by biopsy and patient underwent extended curettage with bone grafting of proximal femur along with proximal femur nailing. We are presenting it as a case report.
Bone Tumor Diagnosis and TreatmentsSarcoma Diagnosis and TreatmentOral and Maxillofacial PathologyMedicineGiant cellFemurCurettageBone graftingBiopsyTibiaGiant-cell tumor of boneSurgeryAnatomy
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