Primary malignant giant cell tumor of the patella: Report of a rare case

Achmad Fauzi Kamal, Errol Untung Hutagalung, Saukani Gumay, Yogi Prabowo, Yanuarso

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Abstract

Primary malignant giant cell tumor (GCT) at the patella bone is a very rare case. It is a high-grade sarcoma characterized by a lesion in which there are areas of synchronous high-grade sarcomatous next to areas of benign GCT. A limb sparing approach is applicable to virtually any bone lesion, whether low grade or high grade. We report a case with primary malignant GCT at the patella, from diagnostic to detailed limb sparing surgery procedure. Fifteen months after surgery, the patient had a good functional outcome without local recurrence and distant metastasis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)238-242
Number of pages5
JournalMedical Journal of Indonesia
Volume22
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2013

Keywords

  • Limb sparing surgery
  • Primary malignant GCT
  • Total patellectomy

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