Giant cell tumour with intra-articular extension: a case report

Authors

  • Gokul Raj Dhanaraj Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai-600016, Tamil Nadu
  • Siddharth Ramesh Babu Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai-600016, Tamil Nadu
  • Balaji Rajendran Department of Orthopaedics, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai-600016, Tamil Nadu

Keywords:

Giant cell tumour, Intra-articular extension, Custom mega prosthesis

Abstract

Giant cell tumour is usually a benign but locally aggressive tumour. Intra-articular extension of giant cell tumour is rare. Treatment options are limited in such cases. I present here a 33 year old male with a history of swelling around his right knee for 6 months. Patient was diagnosed clinically, radiologically and histologically as giant cell tumour. Patient was treated by surgical excision of the tumour and reconstruction with custom mega prosthesis.

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Published

2017-01-05

How to Cite

Dhanaraj, G. R., Babu, S. R., & Rajendran, B. (2017). Giant cell tumour with intra-articular extension: a case report. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 3(2), 520–524. Retrieved from https://www.msjonline.org/index.php/ijrms/article/view/1315

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Case Reports