Current Concepts in Imaging of Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
Volume 3 | Issue 1 | May – Aug 2017 | Page 3-7 | Khushboo Pilania, Bhavin Jankharia
Authors: Khushboo Pilania [1], Bhavin Jankharia [1].
[1]Consultant Radiologists, Picture This by Jankharia, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Bhavin Jankharia,
Bhaveshwar Vihar, 383 S V P Rd,
Mumbai – 400004, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: bhavin@jankharia.com
Abstract
Giant cell tumor(GCT) of bone is a tumor of giant cell proliferation that usually affects men and women in the thirdand fourthdecades. Typical cases have straight-forward imaging appearances. Atypical cases may resemble many other benign and sometimes malignant lesions. Plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the mainstay of diagnosis, followed by biopsy and histology.Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (CT) has a limited role to play.Aneurysmal bone cyst transformation within GCTs is known. This may change the imaging appearance. GCTs may be multifocal, locally aggressive, and may metastasize to nodes and lungs.Treatment with drugs like denosumab also changes the appearance on radiographs and MRI. Post-operative imaging can be a challenge, and picking up recurrence also requires high-quality radiographs, MRIs, and CT scans.
Keywords: Giant cell tumor, giant cell tumor, bone neoplasm, computed tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging, plain radiograph.
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