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Tsukamoto S, Mavrogenis AF, Masunaga T, Honoki K, Fujii H, Kido A, Tanaka Y, Errani C. Current Concepts in the Treatment of Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: An Update. Curr Oncol 2024; 31:2112-2132. [PMID: 38668060 PMCID: PMC11048866 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31040157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Curettage is recommended for the treatment of Campanacci stages 1-2 giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) in the extremities, pelvis, sacrum, and spine, without preoperative denosumab treatment. In the distal femur, bone chips and plate fixation are utilized to reduce damage to the subchondral bone and prevent pathological fracture, respectively. For local recurrence, re-curettage may be utilized when feasible. En bloc resection is an option for very aggressive Campanacci stage 3 GCTB in the extremities, pelvis, sacrum, and spine, combined with 1-3 doses of preoperative denosumab treatment. Denosumab monotherapy once every 3 months is currently the standard strategy for inoperable patients and those with metastatic GCTB. However, in case of tumor growth, a possible malignant transformation should be considered. Zoledronic acid appears to be as effective as denosumab; nevertheless, it is a more cost-effective option. Therefore, zoledronic acid may be an alternative treatment option, particularly in developing countries. Surgery is the mainstay treatment for malignant GCTB.
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- Shinji Tsukamoto
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, 840, Shijo-cho, Kashihara 634-8521, Nara, Japan; (T.M.); (K.H.); (H.F.); (Y.T.)
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- First Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 41 Ventouri Street, Holargos, 15562 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, 840, Shijo-cho, Kashihara 634-8521, Nara, Japan; (T.M.); (K.H.); (H.F.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, 840, Shijo-cho, Kashihara 634-8521, Nara, Japan; (T.M.); (K.H.); (H.F.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, 840, Shijo-cho, Kashihara 634-8521, Nara, Japan; (T.M.); (K.H.); (H.F.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nara Medical University, 840, Shijo-cho, Kashihara 634-8521, Nara, Japan;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, 840, Shijo-cho, Kashihara 634-8521, Nara, Japan; (T.M.); (K.H.); (H.F.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Pupilli 1, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
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Paul AG, See LP, Ohn MH, Ohn KM. Denosumab for an inoperable giant cell tumour of the ischial bone. BMJ Case Rep 2023; 16:e257619. [PMID: 38110341 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-257619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Giant cell tumour of bone is a benign, locally aggressive osteolytic tumour that typically affects skeletally mature young individuals. It predominantly emerges within the metaphysis, extending towards the epiphysis of long bones, while occurrences in flat bones are exceptionally rare. We present a case of a woman in her late 20s who presented with a large right ischial mass. A biopsy confirmed the mass as a giant cell tumour. The tumour extended to the acetabulum, and due to the potential risk of significant bleeding and contamination during en bloc excision, a prudent approach involved initiating denosumab therapy, a monoclonal antibody targeting receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand therapy, before proceeding with radical surgery. Denosumab therapy successfully rendered a previously inoperable tumour favourable for surgical intervention. We went on to perform a type 2 and 3 internal hemipelvectomy, followed by a reconstruction with a hip endoprosthesis replacement.
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- Aaron Gerarde Paul
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Cardiology, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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Joo MW, Lee YS, Park HS, Chung YG, Yoon C. Secondary Malignancy in Giant Cell Tumor: A Single-Center Study. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:4068-4080. [PMID: 35735433 PMCID: PMC9221612 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29060324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) undergoes a sarcomatous transformation. Secondary malignancy in giant cell tumor (MGCT) is associated with radiotherapy and has a dismal prognosis. We reviewed medical records to investigate the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of MGCT patients. The enrollment criterion was high-grade spindle-cell sarcoma, which developed at the site of prior GCTB treatment. Twelve patients were analyzed: six females and six males. The median age was 42.5 years. Benign recurrence occurred in five GCTB patients not treated with radiotherapy. No pulmonary implants were observed. The median latency to the malignant transformation was 63 months. Nine patients were AJCC stage IIB, and three were stage IVA. The median follow-up period after malignant transformation was 62.5 months. Five patients developed local recurrence, and six had distant metastasis. Five-year overall recurrence and metastasis-free survival rates were 61.9%, 66.7%, and 58.3%, respectively. Initial metastasis was a predictive factor for overall survival. Benign local recurrence of GCTB was also a negative factor for metastasis-free survival of MGCT patients. Differences in overall survival according to benign recurrence also showed a tendency toward significance. In our series, secondary MGCT did not occur after radiotherapy. The prognosis was better than previous findings. Benign recurrence of GCTB could reflect the prognosis of MGCT.
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- Min Wook Joo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Korea; (M.W.J.); (C.Y.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-32-280-5070; Fax: +82-32-280-5544
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- Department of Hospital Pathology, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Korea;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Korea;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Korea; (M.W.J.); (C.Y.)
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Current Concepts in the Treatment of Giant Cell Tumors of Bone. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13153647. [PMID: 34359548 PMCID: PMC8344974 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13153647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Simple Summary According to the 2020 World Health Organization classification, a giant cell tumor of bone is an intermediate malignant bone tumor. Denosumab treatment before curettage should be avoided due to the increased risk of local recurrence. Administration of denosumab before en bloc resection of the giant cell tumors of the pelvis and spine facilitates en bloc resection. Nerve-sparing surgery after embolization is a possible treatment for giant cell tumors of the sacrum. Denosumab therapy with or without embolization is indicated for inoperable giant cell tumors of the pelvis, spine, and sacrum. A wait-and-see approach is recommended for lung metastases at first, then denosumab should be administered to the growing lesions. Radiotherapy is not recommended owing to the risk of malignant transformation. Local recurrence after 2 years or more should be indicative of malignant transformation. This review summarizes the treatment approaches for non-malignant and malignant giant cell tumors of bone. Abstract The 2020 World Health Organization classification defined giant cell tumors of bone (GCTBs) as intermediate malignant tumors. Since the mutated H3F3A was found to be a specific marker for GCTB, it has become very useful in diagnosing GCTB. Curettage is the most common treatment for GCTBs. Preoperative administration of denosumab makes curettage difficult and increases the risk of local recurrence. Curettage is recommended to achieve good functional outcomes, even for local recurrence. For pathological fractures, joints should be preserved as much as possible and curettage should be attempted. Preoperative administration of denosumab for pelvic and spinal GCTBs reduces extraosseous lesions, hardens the tumor, and facilitates en bloc resection. Nerve-sparing surgery after embolization is a possible treatment for sacral GCTBS. Denosumab therapy with or without embolization is indicated for inoperable pelvic, spinal, and sacral GCTBs. It is recommended to first observe lung metastases, then administer denosumab for growing lesions. Radiotherapy is associated with a risk of malignant transformation and should be limited to cases where surgery is impossible and denosumab, zoledronic acid, or embolization is not available. Local recurrence after 2 years or more should be indicative of malignant transformation. This review summarizes the treatment approaches for non-malignant and malignant GCTBs.
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Paul AJ, Shreemal BB, Titus VTK. Foot and Ankle Giant Cell Tumors Are Not so Aggressive After All: A Retrospective Study. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 60:176-181. [PMID: 33168446 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2020.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Giant cell tumors are most commonly seen around the knee and rarely around the foot and ankle. Therefore there is a paucity of data regarding the options of surgery, outcomes and recurrence of Giant cell tumors involving the foot and ankle. We retrospectively studied patients with Giant cell tumors of the foot and ankle from January 2009 to December 2017. We identified 19 (N = 19) patients with a minimum of 1-year follow-up. Their data was retrieved from the electronic database and analyzed. The mean follow-up period was 36.2 (range 12-96) months. On an average, the patients underwent 1.6 surgeries. The surgeries performed were extended curettage and bone graft/cement in 8 (42.1%) patients, excision and bone graft in 8 (42.1%) patients and excision and mega prosthesis in 3 (15.79%) patients. The most common complication was wound infection seen in 3 (15.79%) patients. None of the patients who underwent index procedure in our center (biopsy and surgery) had local recurrence. There were 9 (47.36%) patients with primary procedure elsewhere - 7 of them had no recurrence after surgery in our center. One (5.26%) amputation was eventually performed due to complications and not as a primary surgery. At the final review, all 19 (100%) patients with >1 year follow up were in remission. Local recurrence and wound infection were exclusively found in patients who presented to us after invasive procedures done elsewhere. With good surgical clearance, the uncommon presentations of foot and ankle Giant cell tumors can be treated to attain complete remission.
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- Arun John Paul
- Resident, Department of Orthopedics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Faur CI, Pop DL, Motoc AGM, Folescu R, Grigoraş ML, Gurguş D, Zamfir CL, Iacob M, Vermeşan D, Deleanu BN, Hărăguş HG, Maliţa DC, Abu-Awwad A, Ghiga IL, Tudoran M. Large giant cell tumor of the posterior iliac bone - an atypical location. A case report and literature review. ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY 2021; 61:247-252. [PMID: 32747917 PMCID: PMC7728104 DOI: 10.47162/rjme.61.1.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Giant cell tumor (GCT) is a locally aggressive tumor but with benignity features, representing approximately 18% of non-malignant bone tumors in European countries, with slight female predominance. Malignancy in GCT is rare, about <2% of cases and is more common at older ages. Is known that usually occurs at the epiphyses of long bones, but extremely rare may have another location, such as the pelvic bone. An atypical location – the posterior iliac bone, found at a 34-year-old male –, is the case report we studied and described. Starting from the patient’s complains, like a mass in the left buttock region described as “recently appeared”, firm, not-mobile, with no distinctive borders and no tenderness at palpation, and a recent history trauma, multiple investigations have been performed, which have highlighted an osteolytic lesion, close to the sacroiliac joint, only with infiltration of the gluteal, iliac and paravertebral muscles. The treatment of choice was hemi-pelvectomy, with wide tumoral resection, and selective embolization of the nutrient vessels 24 hours prior to the surgical procedure. At two years postoperative, we found a good functional result and the computed tomography (CT) scan revealed no signs of recurrence.
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- Cosmin Ioan Faur
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania; ; Ist Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Pius Brînzeu Emergency County Hospital, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania;
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Sambri A, Medellin MR, Errani C, Campanacci L, Fujiwara T, Donati D, Parry M, Grimer R. Denosumab in giant cell tumour of bone in the pelvis and sacrum: Long-term therapy or bone resection? J Orthop Sci 2020; 25:513-519. [PMID: 31155442 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2019.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Surgery of GCTB in sacrum and pelvis is challenging, with high rates of complications and local recurrence. Denosumab can consolidate the peripheral rim of the tumour, thus reducing the rate of morbidities of surgery. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the use of denosumab in pelvic/sacrum giant cell tumours of bone (GCTB). PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a cohort of 26 patients with aggressive GCTB in sacrum or pelvis treated with denosumab at two referral centres. Clinical response and local recurrence were recorded and the radiologic responses were evaluated with the MDA criteria. RESULTS 69% of the pelvic GCTB treated with denosumab presented partial or good radiologic responses (type 2A or 2B) after 49 weeks of treatment. Denosumab was administered as adjuvant therapy prior and after surgery in 11 patients (group A), and as the only treatment in 15 patients (group B). In group A, 62% of local recurrence was observed in patients treated with intralesional curettage. No recurrences were identified after en bloc resection. In group B, 9 patients were on continuous bimonthly long term denosumab administration with type 2A and 2B responses. Six patients stopped denosumab and 66% remained stable after 10 months of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Long-term denosumab therapy can be considered with curative intent for pelvic and sacrum GCTB. If surgical intervention is required wide resection may be advisable to reduce the risk of recurrence.
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Downey C, Daly A, Molloy AP, O’Daly BJ. Atraumatic groin pain secondary to an aneurysmal bone cyst: A case report and literature review. World J Orthop 2020; 11:197-205. [PMID: 32280609 PMCID: PMC7138862 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v11.i3.197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone lesions can present the multi-displinary team with a challenge by way of diagnosis as some lesions share many radiological and histological characteristics. Giant cell tumours of the bone (GCTB) are relatively common, benign bone tumours. Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC) are less common benign osteolytic lesions that are histologically similar to GCTBs but produce blood filled cavities. Both GCTBs and ABCs are locally aggressive and are typically found on meta-epiphyseal regions of long bones with pelvic tumours being less common.
CASE SUMMARY A 17-year old female presented with atraumatic right groin pain and was initially diagnosed with a GCTB on the right superior pubic ramus of the pelvis. The patient was treated successfully with a wide excision, curettage and bone graft and underwent open reduction and internal fixation of the right hemi-pelvis. Following further intra-operative histological investigations, the lesion was diagnosed as an ABC.
CONCLUSION This patient has had an uncomplicated post-operative course, has returned to comfortable weight bearing and will be reviewed for minimum 5 yr in the out-patient setting to monitor for reoccurrence.
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- Colum Downey
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Department of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland
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Bickels J, Campanacci DA. Local Adjuvant Substances Following Curettage of Bone Tumors. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2020; 102:164-174. [PMID: 31613863 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.19.00470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Jacob Bickels
- Unit of Orthopedic Oncology, Orthopedic Division, Hillel-Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, The Technion, Israel
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- Unit of Orthopaedic Oncology, Department of Health Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Increased Risk of Lung Metastases in Patients with Giant Cell Bone Tumors: A Systematic Review. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2019; 1176:1-17. [PMID: 30989587 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2019_372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Giant cell tumors of the bone are rare, usually benign, tumors consisting of large, multinucleated bone cells. Remarkably, these tumors are characterized by aggressive growth. They tend to recur frequently and, in rare cases, metastasize to the lungs. Previous studies tried to identify risk factors for lung metastasis by giant cell bone tumors. Those studies reported different results due to a small number of patients. Therefore, a particularly high risk associated with this type of bone tumor prompted this systematic review and meta-analysis to identify risk factors for the development of lung metastases. The risk factors for lung metastasis by giant cell bone tumors searched for in this study were gender, age, lung metastasis and recurrence period, follow-up time, primary or recurrent tumor, Campanacci grading, tumor localization, disease course, treatment of primary and recurrent tumors, and pulmonary metastases treated by surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. This meta-analysis identified the features outlined above by comparing the groups of patients with giant cell bone tumors and lung metastases with the control group consisting of patients without lung metastases. The search for suitable studies revealed 63 publications with a total of 4,295 patients with giant cell bone tumors. Of these, 247 (5.8%; 95% confidence interval (95%CI) 5.1-6.5%) patients had lung metastases. Further, the risk factors for lung metastases were the following: recurrence (p < 0.0001), lung metastasis time (p < 0.0001), Campanacci grade II (p = 0.028) and grade III (p = 0.006), localization in the lower limbs (p = 0.0007), curettage (p = 0.0005), and local irradiation of the primary tumor (p = 0.008). All studies showed a high-risk bias due to the absence of blinding of the participants, personnel, and outcome assessment. Special attention should be paid to tumor recurrence in the long follow-up time, since more advanced giant cell bone tumors, particularly in lower extremities, tend to reoccur and metastasize to the lung. Surgical treatment and local irradiation should be performed thoughtfully, with extended follow-up periods.
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Kadam AB, Rathod AK, Dhamangaonkar AC. Giant cell tumor with pathological fracture of C2 with C1-C2 instability: A rare case with review of literature. JOURNAL OF CRANIOVERTEBRAL JUNCTION AND SPINE 2018; 9:205-208. [PMID: 30443142 PMCID: PMC6187900 DOI: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_31_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Giant cell tumor (GCT) or osteoclastoma is a benign, locally aggressive tumor with a tendency to recur. Involvement of the axial skeleton is very rare and majority of them are seen in the sacrum. The authors report a rare case of a 19-year-old female who presented with a C2 dens GCT with a pathological fracture and atlantoaxial dislocation. The patient was operated in two stages: first stage, with posterior instrumentation and stabilization followed by the second stage, tumor resection by anterior transoral approach. The residual tumor cavity was packed with autologous corticocancellous bone grafts. At a 5-year follow-up, computed tomography scan showed a C1-C2 fusion mass. There was no radiological or clinical evidence of tumor recurrence with the patient having good functional outcome without any neurological deficit.
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- Abhijeet B Kadam
- Department of Orthopaedics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Prabowo Y, Abubakar I. Reconstruction giant cell tumor of the right proximal humerus Campanacci 3 with pedicle and rod system: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2018; 52:67-74. [PMID: 30321828 PMCID: PMC6197710 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Revised: 06/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Giant Cell tumors (GCT) are benign tumors with potential for aggressive behavior and capacity to metastasize. GCT were classified by Enneking and later by Campanacci based on radiographic appearance. Wide resection is associated with decreased risk of local recurrence compared to intralesional curettage and may increase the recurrence free survival rate. A 24-years-old male presented with Giant cell tumor (GCT) of the right proximal humerus Campanacci 3 and underwent wide resection and reconstruction type 1B with pedicle screw and rod system. The procedure provided excellent local control as the outcome was good both aesthetically and functionally.
Introduction Giant Cell tumors (GCT) are benign tumors with potential for aggressive behavior and capacity to metastasize. Although considered to be benign tumors of bone, GCT has a relatively high recurrence rate. Tumor often extends to the articular subchondral bone or even abuts the cartilage. The joint and/or its capsule are rarely invaded. Surgical resection is the universal standard of care for the treatment of bone GCT. The key ensuring an adequate surgical treatment with complete removal of tumor is by obtaining adequate exposure of the lesion. Presentation of case We reported a case of 24-years-old male with Giant cell tumor (GCT) of the right proximal humerus. Patient presented with chief complaint of pain on the right shoulder and had a history of fell on the right elbow. Radiographic examination showed a primary bone tumor of the proximal humerus. MRI provided excellent depiction in suggesting the diagnosis of cutaneous GCT Campanacci 3, which was later, affirmed by biopsy. Patient underwent successful wide excision and reconstruction. The limb salvage procedure consisted of shoulder resection type 1B and reconstruction with pedicle screw and rod system. During 5 days post-operative period, there was no major event observed. Patient could do shoulder flexion forward 0–30, shoulder extension 0–20, elbow extension – Flexion, wrist flexion extension, and fingers flexion. Discussion GCT of bone typically shown as an epiphyseal, eccentric, expansive lytic lesion with a ‘soap-bubble appearance’. MRI is useful to assess extracortical spread and intramedullary extension. Surgery is the treatment of choice. Curettage is usually combined with cementing or bone grafting. Hemi-articular and total elbow allografts have been used for reconstruction of the defects following tumor excision, but the complication rates are high, and these techniques are reserved as salvage procedures following failed total elbow arthroplasty. Conclusion Wide resection and total elbow arthroplasty enables good functional outcome and lower risk for recurrence. Pedicle and rod system for shoulder reconstruction is a viable option, as it provides good pain relief and functional improvement with lower complication rates.
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- Yogi Prabowo
- Musculoskeletal Oncology Division, Department of Orthopaedic & Traumatology, Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jalan Diponegoro No. 71, Central Jakarta, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia.
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- Department of Orthopaedic & Traumatology, Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jalan Diponegoro No. 71, Central Jakarta, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia.
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He SH, Xu W, Sun ZW, Liu WB, Liu YJ, Wei HF, Xiao JR. Selective Arterial Embolization for the Treatment of Sacral and Pelvic Giant Cell Tumor: A Systematic Review. Orthop Surg 2018. [PMID: 28644557 DOI: 10.1111/os.12336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Giant cell tumor of the bone (GCTB) is a locally aggressive tumor with a certain distant metastatic rate. For sacral GCT (SGCT) and pelvic GCT (PGCT), surgery has its limitations, especially for unresectable or recurrent tumors. Selective arterial embolization (SAE) is reported to be an option for treatment in several cases, but there are few systematic reviews on the effects of SAE on SGCT and/or PGCT. Medline and Embase databases were searched for eligible English articles. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were conducted before searching. All the clinical factors were measured by SPSS software, with P-values ≤0.05 considered statistically significant. A total of 9 articles were retrieved, including 44 patients receiving SAE ranging from 1 to 10 times. During the mean follow-up period of 85.8 months, the radiographic response rate was 81.8%, with a local control and overall survival rate of 75% and 81.8%, respectively. No bowel, bladder, or sexual dysfunction was observed. Three patients developed distant metastases and finally died. Patients with primary tumors tended to have better prognosis than those with recurrence (P = 0.039). The favorable outcomes of SAE suggest that it may be an alternative treatment for SGCT and PGCT patients for whom surgery is not appropriate.
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- Shao-Hui He
- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Spinal Tumor Center, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Spinal Tumor Center, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Spinal Tumor Center, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Spinal Tumor Center, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Spine Surgery, Central Hospital of Qingdao, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Spinal Tumor Center, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Spinal Tumor Center, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Spinal Tumor Center, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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An acetabular-preserving procedure for pelvic giant cell tumor involving partial acetabulum. World J Surg Oncol 2017; 15:200. [PMID: 29132434 PMCID: PMC5684757 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-017-1269-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background The management of pelvic giant cell tumors (GCTs) involving the acetabulum remains a challenge for surgeons on how to balance the relative benefits of minimizing recurrence and maintaining postoperative hip function. The present study was to present and evaluate the clinical indications, operative technique, and outcomes of pelvic GCTs involving partial acetabulum treated with multiplanar osteotomy and reconstruction of autogenous femoral head bone grafts combined with cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods We retrospectively reviewed seven patients with pelvic GCTs involving partial acetabulum who underwent multiplanar osteotomy and reconstruction of autogenous femoral head bone grafts combined with cementless THA from January 2010 to October 2014. We assess the outcome including the bone graft healing, nonunion, hardware failure, infection, tumor recurrence, and metastasis. And the functional outcome was evaluated by the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)93 score. Results All patients were followed up for a mean of 38.1 months (range 26–61 months). All bone grafts are union. No failure of acetabular components, wound healing problem, or deep infection was suspected. No patient experienced metastasis. Recurrence was observed in one out of seven patients, treated by extended resection and implanting iodine ions in the surgical area. The mean MSTS93 score was 29.4 (range 28–30). All patients were disease-free and resumed activities of daily living at the most recent follow-up. Conclusions As long as one of the two columns is retained and the resulting defect does not exceed the supra-acetabular line, multiplanar osteotomy and reconstruction of autogenous femoral head bone grafts combined with cementless THA is a viable strategy for the treatment of pelvic GCTs involving partial acetabulum. However, a large-scale prospective clinical study is still needed to verify these procedures.
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Zheng K, Xu M, Wang B, Yu XC, Hu YC. Giant Cell Tumor of the Mobile Spine Occurring in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review. Orthop Surg 2017; 9:252-256. [PMID: 28547859 DOI: 10.1111/os.12333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Giant cell tumor (GCT) is a benign, locally aggressive tumor that rarely occurs in the spine. They usually occur in patients between 20 and 40 years of age; some patients with GCT present in hospital with pregnancy. The management of these patients can be challenging. The current study reports a case of GCT located in the sixth thoracic vertebra of a 31-year-old female at 34 weeks of gestation. An osteolytic lesion, 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm in diameter, was identified on CT. An MRI test of the lesion revealed a soft tissue mass involving the T 6-7 vertebrae, extending to the right pedicle of the T 6 vertebra and causing significant spinal cord compression. The patient delivered a healthy boy by cesarean at 35 weeks of gestation. One week later, she underwent a T 6 -T 7 laminectomy, posterior spinal decompression, and instrument fusion. Ultimately, the patient was discharged to inpatient rehabilitation with improved lower extremity strength and returned bowel and bladder function. At the 2-year follow-up, there is no evidence of local reoccurrence and the patient has no constitutional symptoms. The present study also reviews eight similar previously reported cases of GCT in the mobile spine, with a discussion of the demographic characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of pregnant patients. This report adds to the existing literature, making the reader aware that clinical symptoms of GCT in the mobile spine can be misinterpreted as a symptom of pregnancy. For spinal GCT in pregnant women, continued pregnancy and definitive surgery after the baby is born are recommended without any serious nerve damage.
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- Kai Zheng
- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, China
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- Department of Bone Oncology, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Zhou Z, Wang X, Wu Z, Huang W, Xiao J. Epidemiological characteristics of primary spinal osseous tumors in Eastern China. World J Surg Oncol 2017; 15:73. [PMID: 28376922 PMCID: PMC5379532 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-017-1136-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary spinal osseous tumors are rare, yet they represent a difficult treatment paradigm because of the complexities of tumor resection and significant resistance to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The geographic distribution of primary spinal osseous tumors throughout the world appears to be quite variable, with a very low incidence reported in Asian countries. METHODS Data on 1209 cases of primary spinal osseous malignant and benign tumor cases diagnosed during the 20-year period of 1995 through 2015 in eastern China were analyzed. RESULTS In 780 cases (64.5%), the lesion was benign and in 429 (35.5%) was malignant. The commonest primary malignant tumors were chordoma (9.8% of all cases) followed by plasma cell myeloma (8.5% of all cases). The most common benign tumor was hemangioma (28.1% of all cases) followed by giant cell tumor of bone (15.7% of all cases) and osteoblastoma (4.4% of all cases). The benign tumors affected men in 33.8% of cases and women in 30.7% of cases, the malignant tumors affected men in 23.7% of cases and women in 11.8%. The mean age (mean ± SD) in the benign group was 34.7 ± 19.8 years and in the malignant group was 47.4 ± 16.5 years. Related symptoms were pain (54.4%), radiculopathy (12.9%), cord compression (9.2%), mass (5.7%), pathological fracture (4.7%), deformity (2.1%), and weight loss (1.9%). The anatomical locations included almost every vertebra of the spine. The thoracic spine (38.1%) was the most common location of the tumors, followed by the cervical spine (27.4%) and lumbar spine (18.4%). CONCLUSIONS Compared with other similar series reported in the literature from the other countries, our results obtained in a developing country were different in some degree. This large series of primary spinal osseous tumors may reflect fairly well their real incidence and provide a sufficiently detailed perspective on epidemiologic studies of primary spinal osseous tumors in eastern China.
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- Zhenhua Zhou
- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital,, The Second Military Medical University, No.415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital,, The Second Military Medical University, No.415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital,, The Second Military Medical University, No.415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital,, The Second Military Medical University, No.415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital,, The Second Military Medical University, No.415, Fengyang Road, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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Denosumab for Treatment of a Recurrent Cervical Giant-Cell Tumor. Asian Spine J 2016; 10:553-7. [PMID: 27340537 PMCID: PMC4917776 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.3.553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Revised: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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A 43-year-old male patient with C5 giant cell tumor (GCT) underwent tumor resection and anterior bone fusion of C4–C6. The tumor recurred locally 9 months after surgery with the patient complaining of neck and shoulder pain similar to his preoperative symptoms. Denosumab was administered and his pain disappeared after a two-month administration, with a sclerotic rim formation seen at the tumor site on computed tomography. He has been followed for 18 months with no evidence of tumor recurrence. Complete resection is generally recommended, but is not easy for many patients with cervical GCT because of the existence of neurovascular structures. Some patients suffer from recurrence and treatment becomes more difficult. As such, denosumab may be an efficacious option for treatment of recurrent GCT of the cervical spine, although long-term follow-up is required to monitor for presence or absence of recurrence.
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Zheng K, Yu X, Hu Y, Wang Z, Wu S, Ye Z. Surgical treatment for pelvic giant cell tumor: a multi-center study. World J Surg Oncol 2016; 14:104. [PMID: 27044392 PMCID: PMC4820864 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-016-0862-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Accepted: 03/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to discuss the clinical results which related to the location of giant cell tumors (GCTs) in the pelvis so as to determine the ideal surgical treatment protocol. Methods We report 29 cases who accepted surgical treatment from five clinical centers during the last 12 years. All patients were divided into three groups according to tumor locations, and they were also classified into two groups in light of surgical treatments. The parameters for outcome evaluation consisting of general condition, surgical complications, local disease control, and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) 93 functional score had been analyzed, respectively. Results Surgical treatment in the acetabular area usually resulted in postoperative complications and poor function. One patient who accepted intralesional surgery and two who accepted wide resection had local recurrence. The mean functional score was 25.4 for the 8 patients who received intralesional surgery and 21.9 for the 21 patients who received wide resection. Surgical complications occurred in 1 patient who underwent intralesional surgery and the other 6 patients who underwent wide resection. Conclusions We conclude that surgical treatment of pelvic GCTs in the acetabular area is difficult to select as it is always accompanied by complications and poor function. Compared to wide resection, intralesional surgery combined with a meticulous preoperative planning may lower the recurrence rate and obtain favorable postoperative functional results.
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- Kai Zheng
- Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, The General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, Shandong, China.,Giant Cell Tumor Group of China (GTOC), Beijing, China
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- Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Orthopaedics, The General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, Shandong, China. .,Giant Cell Tumor Group of China (GTOC), Beijing, China.
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- Department of Bone Oncology, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China. .,Giant Cell Tumor Group of China (GTOC), Beijing, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xian, Shannxi, China.,Giant Cell Tumor Group of China (GTOC), Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jinling Hospital, Clinical School of Medical College, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Giant Cell Tumor Group of China (GTOC), Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Giant Cell Tumor Group of China (GTOC), Beijing, China
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Zheng K, Wang Z, Wu SJ, Ye ZM, Xu SF, Xu M, Hu YC, Yu XC. Giant cell tumor of the pelvis: a systematic review. Orthop Surg 2016; 7:102-7. [PMID: 26033989 DOI: 10.1111/os.12174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2015] [Accepted: 03/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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This is a systematic review of articles concerning the morbidity, recurrence rate, treatment and treatment complications of pelvic giant cell tumors (GCTs). The key words "giant cell tumor, pelvis" were used to identify articles which included data on patients with pelvic GCTs in English and Chinese databases of published reports from 1949-2012. The articles were filtered by title, abstract and full text. Thirty-eight articles and 165 patients were identified for this review. Data on all identified patients were studies; data in different articles on the same patients was not used repeatedly. The following patient data were collected where possible and subjected to systematic analysis; age, location of GCT, treatment, follow-up, complications, recurrence and whether alive or dead. The mean age of onset was 33.2 years (range, 14-73 years), the peak ages of onset being between 21 and 40 years. A pronounced sex difference was identified, the male : female ratio being 1:1.7. The acetabulum was the commonest area for pelvic GCTs. Forty-eight tumors were primarily located in the iliac, 60 in the acetabular and 31 in the ischiopubic area. Twenty-seven patients experienced complications of treatment. Patients who had been treated by wide resection had the most complications; these included incisional infection and delayed healing of incisions. Local recurrence was common, having occurred in 39/158 patients (24.6%), comprising 24/72 (33.3%) who had undergone intralesional surgery only; 9/20 (45.0%) who had undergone radiotherapy only; 1/51 (2.0%) who had undergone wide resection; and 5/14 patients (35.7%) who had undergone radiation therapy or cryotherapy plus intralesional surgery. Mortality was low (3.2%, 5/158). Pelvic GCT is not common, the acetabular area appears to the most frequent site and the peak age is the third and fourth decades. Although the recurrence rate is high for all pelvic GCTs, the mortality is low. Treatment has a critical influence on recurrence. In spite of the associated complications, the lower local recurrence rate makes wide resection a reasonable option for patients with extensive and/or aggressive GCTs.
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- Kai Zheng
- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jinling Hospital, Clinical School of Medical College, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, China
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- Department of Bone Oncology, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Jinan Military Commanding Region, Jinan, China
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Recurrent Spinal Giant Cell Tumors: A Study of Risk Factors and Recurrence Patterns. Asian Spine J 2016; 10:129-35. [PMID: 26949468 PMCID: PMC4764524 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.1.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2015] [Revised: 06/13/2015] [Accepted: 06/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Study Design Retrospective study. Purpose To highlight risk factors, recurrence patterns and multimodal treatment in management of recurrent giant cell tumors (GCTs). Overview of Literature GCTs of the spine are rare and challenging entities. Recurrences are very common and warrant complex management to prevent multiple recurrences. Gross total resection is preferred over subtotal procedures to prevent recurrences. However, resection is associated with morbidity and mortality. Proper understanding of risk factors and a high index of suspicion helps to spot recurrences early and aids in subsequent management. Methods Ten patients (six females, four males) with recurrent GCTs underwent 17 interventions. There were six lesions in the thoracic spine, two in the cervical spine and two in the lumbar spine. Recurrences were managed with preoperative digital subtraction embolization, intralesional curettage and postoperative radiotherapy. Results The average age at intervention was 31.3 years. The average duration of recurrence in patients following index surgery in a tertiary care hospital and surgery elsewhere was 7.3 years and was 40 months, respectively. The minimum recurrence-free interval after the last recurrent surgery was 10 years. Conclusions Our study reports the largest recurrence-free interval for GCTs. Recurrent GCTs are challenging entities. Understanding of risk factors and meticulous planning is required to prevent recurrences. Intralesional surgery could be a safer and effective modality in managing recurrences.
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Spinal giant cell tumors (SGCT) remain challenging tumors to treat. Although advancements in surgical techniques and adjuvant therapies have provided new options for treatment, evidence-based algorithms are lacking. PURPOSE This study aims to review the peer-reviewed literature that addresses current treatment options and management of SGCT, to produce an evidence-based treatment algorithm. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING A systematic review was performed. METHODS Articles published between January 1, 1970 and March 31, 2015 were selected from PubMed and EMBASE searches using keywords "giant cell tumor" AND "spine" AND "treatment." Relevant articles were selected by the authors and reviewed. RESULTS A total of 515 studies were identified, of which 81 studies were included. Complete surgical resections of SCGT resulted in the lowest recurrence rates. However, morbidity of en bloc resections is high and in some cases, surgery is not possible. Intralesional resection can be coupled with adjuvant therapies, but evidence-based algorithms for use of adjuvants remain elusive. Several recent advancements in adjuvant therapy may hold promise for decreasing SGCT recurrence, specifically stereotactic radiotherapy, selective arterial embolization, and medical therapy using denosumab and interferon. CONCLUSIONS Complete surgical resection of SGCT should be the goal when possible, particularly if neurologic impairment is present. Denosumab holds promise as an adjuvant and perhaps stand-alone therapy for SGCT. Spinal giant cell tumors should be approached as a case-by-case problem, as each presents unique challenges. Collaboration of spine surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists is the best practice for treating these difficult tumors.
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Kim SC, Cho W, Chang UK, Youn SM. Clinical Outcome of Treatment for Patients with Giant Cell Tumor in Spine. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2015; 58:248-53. [PMID: 26539269 PMCID: PMC4630357 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2015.58.3.248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Revised: 08/07/2015] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The treatment of giant cell tumor (GCT) is mainly performed surgically. However, GCT in spine seems difficult to treat because of the limited surgical accessibility and proximity. In this report, we analyzed the outcome of GCT treatment in spine. METHODS Between 2000 and 2012, 19 patients received treatment for GCT in spine. Median age at their first diagnosis was 31 years, 10 patients were male, and 9 female. Fourteen tumors were located in the sacrum, 1 in cervical, 1 in thoracic and 3 in lumbar spine. As primary treatment, gross total removal (GTR) was done in 6 patients, and subtotal removal (STR) in 13 patients. Radiation therapy (RT) as an adjuvant therapy was performed in 2 cases in GTR group and 10 cases in STR group. RESULTS During the follow-up, 7 patients had local recurrence (36.8%). The average period until recurrence after primary treatment was 14 months. No recurrence was detected in GTR group. Recurrence was noted in 7 out of 13 patients who underwent STR. These differences were statistically significant (p=0.024). A median of recurrence free period (RFP) was 84 months. Also average RFP of the RT group was 112 months, and non-RT group was 65 months. These differences were statistically significant (p=0.041). CONCLUSION Treatment of choice for GCT in spine is a complete removal of tumor without neurological deficits. In case of incomplete removal, radiation therapy may be a useful adjuvant treatment modality.
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- Seon Chun Kim
- Department of Neurosurgery, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, Korea
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Shi LS, Li YQ, Wu WJ, Zhang ZK, Gao F, Latif M. Imaging appearance of giant cell tumour of the spine above the sacrum. Br J Radiol 2015; 88:20140566. [PMID: 25923147 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20140566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Giant cell tumour (GCT) of the spine is rarely encountered in daily clinical practice. Most of the tumours occur at the sacrum instead of at the spine above the sacrum, which has been reported to account for 1.3-9.3% of all spine GCTs. This article is a review of our radiological experience of the diagnosis of spine GCT above the sacrum based on 34 patients at a single institution. The purpose of this pictorial review is to highlight the imaging findings of GCT and to provide clues that may distinguish it from other, more common neoplasms.
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- L S Shi
- 1 Vascular Department, Xuan Wu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Hebei Province Biomechanical Key Laboratory of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Hebei Province Biomechanical Key Laboratory of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Hebei Province Biomechanical Key Laboratory of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- 3 Department of Pathology, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Hebei Province Biomechanical Key Laboratory of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Yasunaga M, Ota K, Yoshitake Y, Nakayama H, Hiraki A, Shinohara M. A case of giant cell tumor of the temporal bone. JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, MEDICINE, AND PATHOLOGY 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoms.2013.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Jiménez Caballero P. Progressive paraparesis as a presentation of osteoclastoma of the posterior arch of a rib. NEUROLOGÍA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2012.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Lee CG, Kim SH, Kim DM, Kim SW. Giant cell tumor of upper thoracic spine. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2014; 55:167-9. [PMID: 24851155 PMCID: PMC4024819 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2014.55.3.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2013] [Revised: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 02/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Giant cell tumor (GCT) of the spine is a rare benign tumor, but can be aggressive and can exhibit a high local recurrence rate. Furthermore, GCT of the upper thoracic spine may pose diagnostic and management difficulties. Here, we report a rare case of GCT of the upper thoracic spine with soft tissue extension to the spinal canal. The patient was managed by decompressive laminectomy and posterolateral fusion followed by an injection of polymethylmethacrylate into the vertebral lesion. The patient recovered clinically and showed radiological improvement after surgical treatment without tumor recurrence at his last follow-up of postoperative 7 years. We present this unusual case of GCT and include a review of the literature.
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- Chul Gab Lee
- Department of Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wonju Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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Guo CA, Yan ZQ. A "two-incision" approach for en bloc resection of periacetabular tumors with illustrations from a cadaver. Orthop Surg 2014; 6:60-4. [PMID: 24590996 DOI: 10.1111/os.12094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2013] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A "two-incision" approach for en bloc resection of periacetabular tumors and prosthesis reconstruction is described. The first incision begins in the middle of the iliac crest, continues over the inguinal ligament, extends to the symphysis pubis and then turns down to ischial tuberosity. The muscles attached to the iliac crest are only separated from its internal side. All the attachments of the abductor muscles to the iliac crest are left intact. The second incision runs from the sacroiliac joint to the greater trochanter and is curved in shape, providing external exposure of the sciatic notch and ischial tuberosity. Communication between the two approaches is possible inside and outside under the abductor muscles or through the sciatic notch. En bloc resection of the tumor is performed by cutting the pubic symphysis and iliac as planned preoperatively. The iliac osteotomy is performed by using a Gigli saw that has been led through the sciatic notch and under the abductor muscles. This "two-incision" approach not only provides enough exposure to perform en bloc resection of periacetabular tumors, but also protects the continuity of the abductor muscles between the pelvis and greater trochanter, thus preventing prosthesis dislocation.
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- Chang-an Guo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Si MJ, Wang CG, Wang CS, Du LJ, Ding XY, Zhang WB, Lu Y, Zu JY. Giant cell tumours of the mobile spine: characteristic imaging features and differential diagnosis. Radiol Med 2014; 119:681-93. [PMID: 24531890 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-013-0352-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2012] [Accepted: 01/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristic imaging features of giant cell tumours (GCTs) of the mobile spine. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty pathologically proven GCTs of the mobile spine were reviewed. X-ray (n = 18), computed tomography (CT) (n = 24) and magnetic resonance (MR) (n = 21) images were retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS Five tumours were located in the cervical spine, 15 tumours were located in the thoracic spine and 10 tumours in the lumbar spine. The characteristic X-ray findings included an osteolytic and expansile lesion with a "soap bubble" or purely lytic appearance. Cortical destruction was commonly seen. Margin sclerosis was seen in two lesions. No mineralised tumour matrix or periosteal reaction appeared. The CT findings were similar but outlined the cortical alterations in a more accurate way. The characteristic MR findings included a well-defined and expansile mass with heterogeneous low-to-iso signal intensity on T2-weighted images. Cystic areas were commonly seen in 17 cases. Five cases presented fluid-fluid levels, suggesting the development of aneurysmal bone cyst. The solid portions of the tumours were enhanced with a very heterogeneous signal pattern reflecting high blood supply after contrast-enhanced scan. Tumour involvement in the epidural space occurred in 12 cases, causing spinal cord and/or nerve root compression. Involvement of intervertebral discs and/or adjacent vertebrae appeared in two cases. CONCLUSIONS Although rare, GCT can occur in the mobile spine as a kind of benign but locally aggressive tumour. Radiologists should be familiar with its characteristic imaging features in order to make a correct diagnosis and to help preoperative evaluations.
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- Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 197, Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, China,
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Amanatullah DF, Clark TR, Lopez MJ, Borys D, Tamurian RM. Giant cell tumor of bone. Orthopedics 2014; 37:112-20. [PMID: 24679193 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20140124-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 08/23/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES As a result of reading this article, physicians should be able to: 1. Identify at-risk populations for giant cell tumor of bone. 2. Recognize the biology that drives giant cell tumor of bone. 3. Describe modern surgical and adjuvant techniques to effectively treat giant cell tumor of bone. 4. Recognize the complications associated with radiation therapy, poor resection, and adjuvant treatments. Giant cell tumor of bone (GCT) is a benign, locally aggressive bone tumor. Giant cell tumor of bone primarily affects the young adult patient population. The natural history of GCT is progressive bone destruction leading to joint deformity and disability. Surgery is the primary mode of treatment, but GCT has a tendency to recur locally despite a range of adjuvant surgical options. Pulmonary metastasis has been described. However, systemic spread of GCT rarely becomes progressive, leading to death. This review presents the clinicopathologic features of GCT and a historical perspective that highlights the current rationale and controversies regarding the treatment of GCT.
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Gouin F, Dumaine V. Local recurrence after curettage treatment of giant cell tumors in peripheral bones: retrospective study by the GSF-GETO (French Sarcoma and Bone Tumor Study Groups). Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2013; 99:S313-8. [PMID: 23978709 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2013.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/30/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Curettage is a well-established treatment modality for giant cell tumors of bone. The purpose of this retrospective study by the French Sarcoma and Bone Tumor Study Groups (GSF-GETO) was to analyze various tumor-specific and surgery-specific factors that could influence the rate of local recurrence. PATIENTS AND METHOD Data was collected from patients with giant cells tumors of the appendicular skeletal who were treated by intralesional curettage. The hazard ratio for tumor recurrence was calculated for the different variables collected and a multifactorial analysis carried out. RESULTS One hundred and ninety-three surgical procedures were included from nine centers. One hundred and seventy-one (89%) were primary tumors and 22 had been referred after one or more recurrences. The mean follow-up was 6 years and 11 months. The distal femur and proximal tibia were the most common locations: 42.5 and 34.2% of cases, respectively. The bone defect after curettage was filled in 176 cases (91.2%) and left empty in 16 cases. Local adjuvant treatment (phenol, alcohol, cryotherapy or combination treatment) was used in 39 cases (20.2%) and systemic adjuvant treatment used in 24 cases (calcitonin 11 and zoledronic acid 13). Local recurrence occurred in 71 cases (36.8%). Risk factors for local recurrence were an empty defect, a defect filled with autograft, and patients treated before 2005. Multivariate analysis showed that the only risk factors for local recurrence were a surgical procedure before 2005 (odds ratio 3.6 (95% CI: 1.2, 7.9) P=0.017) and a bone defect filled with autograft (odds ratio 3.9 [95% CI: 1.3, 11.6] P=0.013) CONCLUSION: Neither tumor-specific nor surgery-specific factors such as adjuvant treatment were found to be as risk factors for local recurrence after curettage of giant cell tumors in the appendicular skeleton. As recently reported, high-quality local curettage is probably the most effective technique to prevent local recurrence. The current study suggests that two factors associated with more recent management of these tumors in France, high-speed burring and centralization to skilled surgical teams, can improve the quality of curettage. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4, retrospective cohort study.
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- F Gouin
- Clinique chirurgicale orthopédique et traumatologique, CHU Hôtel-Dieu, Nantes, France; Inserm UI 957, laboratoire de la résorption osseuse et des tumeurs osseuses primitives (LROP), faculté de médecine de Nantes, Nantes, France.
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Zhou M, Yang H, Chen K, Wang G, Lu J, Ji Y, Wu C, Chen C, Hu H. Surgical treatment of giant cell tumors of the sacrum and spine combined with pre-operative transarterial embolization. Oncol Lett 2013; 6:185-190. [PMID: 23946801 PMCID: PMC3742592 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2013.1329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2012] [Accepted: 04/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The pre-operative embolization of hypervascular spinal tumors is often performed to decrease intraoperative blood loss and facilitate tumor resection; however, few studies have been published on its effectiveness in giant cell tumors (GCT) of the sacrum and spine. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the value of surgical excision with pre-operative transarterial embolization for GCTs of the sacrum and spine, and to evaluate the follow-up outcomes. A retrospective study was performed on 28 patients with GCTs of the sacrum and spine, who underwent surgical treatment combined with pre-operative transarterial embolization between June 1995 and August 2011. The intraoperative blood loss, transfusion, duration of surgery, treatment, local recurrence, complications, follow-up status and functional outcome were reviewed. The average follow-up period was 86.3 months (range, 12–193 months). All the patients were treated with intralesional resection without any intraoperative shock or fatalities. The average intraoperative level of blood loss was 1,528.6 ml (range, 400–5,800 ml), the average transfusion volume was 1,514.3 ml (range, 400–6,000 ml) and the average duration of surgery was 225.4 min (range, 120–470 min). In total, eight (28.6%) patients developed recurrence and two patients succumbed. A total of eight (28.6%) patients experienced complications and 24 (85.7%) retained normal neurological function. Pre-operative embolization significantly decreases intraoperative blood loss and facilitates the maximal removal of the tumor. Pre-operative embolization followed by intralesional resection is able to achieve satisfactory local control and clinical outcomes. It is an effective technique for excising GCTs of the sacrum and spine.
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- Ming Zhou
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, P.R. China
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Kim HS, Lee JE, Jung SS, Chon J, Yoon DH, Park YK, Cho EH. Spinal Cord Injury due to the Giant Cell Tumor of the Second Thoracic Vertebra: A Case Report. Ann Rehabil Med 2013; 37:269-73. [PMID: 23705124 PMCID: PMC3660490 DOI: 10.5535/arm.2013.37.2.269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2012] [Accepted: 07/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Giant cell tumor (GCT) is a relatively rare neoplasm. In GCT, the bone affection of the axial skeleton is extremely rare. Most GCT arises in the meta-epiphyseal ends of the long bones. Its peak incidence is between 30 to 40 years of age. GCT is usually classified as benign, but shows locally aggressive behavior and may occasionally undergo a malignant transformation. The patients with GCT in the spine often complain of the lower back pains, as the tumors primarily involve the sacrum. We report a case of an adolescent female complaining of the upper back pain with a sudden weakness of the lower extremities, later diagnosed with the GCT of the T2 vertebra. The present patient showed American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale (AIS) D before the surgery, which changed to AIS E after the treatments including the surgery, radiation therapy and rehabilitation.
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- Hee-Sang Kim
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Jiménez Caballero PE. Progressive paraparesis as a presentation of osteoclastoma of the posterior arch of a rib. Neurologia 2012; 29:316-8. [PMID: 23267774 DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2012.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2012] [Revised: 10/23/2012] [Accepted: 11/07/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Athanassacopoulos M, Triantafyllopoulos GK, Pneumaticos SG. Giant cell tumor of the fifth lumbar vertebra with a three-year follow-up: case report and review of the literature. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2012; 22 Suppl 1:15-9. [PMID: 26662741 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-012-0976-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2012] [Accepted: 03/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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We report the case of a patient with giant cell tumor of the L5 vertebra. A 35-year-old female patient with giant cell tumor of the L5 vertebra was subjected to a combined treatment. Three years after treatment, there is no recurrence of the disease and no increase in the residual tumor's size. Giant cell tumor of the L5 vertebra requires careful planning of treatment and close follow-up of the patient.
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- Michael Athanassacopoulos
- 3rd Orthopaedic Department, KAT Athens General Hospital, University of Athens School of Medicine, Nikis 2, 145 61, Kifissia, Greece
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- 3rd Orthopaedic Department, KAT Athens General Hospital, University of Athens School of Medicine, Nikis 2, 145 61, Kifissia, Greece.
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- 3rd Orthopaedic Department, KAT Athens General Hospital, University of Athens School of Medicine, Nikis 2, 145 61, Kifissia, Greece
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Xu W, Li X, Huang W, Wang Y, Han S, Chen S, Xu L, Yang X, Liu T, Xiao J. Factors affecting prognosis of patients with giant cell tumors of the mobile spine: retrospective analysis of 102 patients in a single center. Ann Surg Oncol 2012; 20:804-10. [PMID: 23096699 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-012-2707-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Giant cell tumor (GCT) of the mobile spine is a benign tumor, but it can be potentially aggressive. There is not much published information on GCT of the mobile spine as a result of rarity of the disease, and there are controversies over prognostic factors of the condition. METHODS A retrospective analysis of GCT of the mobile spine was performed by survival analysis. Recurrence-free survival (RFS) was defined as the interval between the date of surgery and the date of recurrence. The postoperative RFS rate was estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Factors with P values of ≤0.1 were subjected to multivariate analysis for RFS by proportional hazard analysis. P values of ≤0.5 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS A total of 102 patients with GCT of the mobile spine were included in the study. The mean follow-up period was 39.9 (median 26.0, range 2-153) months. Thirty-eight patients developed recurrence. The univariate and multivariate analysis suggested that age less than 40 years, total spondylectomy either by en bloc or piecemeal method, and administration of bisphosphonate were independent favorable prognostic factors. Subgroup analysis by excluding patients before the year 2000 further confirmed our findings. CONCLUSIONS The removal of the entire osseous compartment either by en bloc or piecemeal method in combination with the long-term use of bisphosphonate could significantly reduce the recurrence rate of GCT of the mobile spine. Age less than 40 years is a favorable prognostic factor for GCT in the mobile spine.
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- Wei Xu
- Spine Tumor Center, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Park YS, Lee JK, Baek SW, Park CK. The rare case of giant cell tumor occuring in the axial skeleton after 15 years of follow-up: Case report. Oncol Lett 2012; 2:1323-1326. [PMID: 22848310 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2011.402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2011] [Accepted: 08/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The majority of giant cell tumors (GCTs) occur in the ends of the long bones. The presence of more than one GCT in the axial skeleton is rare. A GCT is capable of remaining clinically latent following treatment and becoming active a number of years later. We report an extremely rare case of GCT occurring in the axial skeleton, involving the sacrum, thoracic spine and parieto-occipital skull in more than 15 years of follow-up.
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- Ye-Soo Park
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Guri Hospital, 249-1
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Intralesional excision versus wide resection for giant cell tumor involving the acetabulum: which is better? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2012; 470:1213-20. [PMID: 22125245 PMCID: PMC3293956 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-011-2190-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2011] [Accepted: 11/08/2011] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Because of the anatomic complexity of the pelvis, there is no standard surgical treatment for giant cell tumors (GCTs) of the pelvic bones, especially in the periacetabular region. Treatment options include intralesional curettage with or without adjunctive techniques and wide resection. The best surgical treatment of a pelvic GCT remains controversial. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We compared wide resection and intralesional excision in terms of (1) local control, (2) function, and (3) complications. METHODS We retrospectively identified 27 patients with periacetabular benign GCTs who underwent surgery from July 1999 to July 2009. Intralesional surgery was performed in 13 patients and wide resection in 14 patients. We determined surgical complications, local disease control, and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) 93 functional score. The minimum followup was 18 months (mean, 50 months; range, 18-121 months). RESULTS Four of 13 patients who had intralesional surgery and none of 14 who had wide resection had local recurrence. The mean functional score was 24 for the 13 patients who underwent intralesional surgery and 22 for the 14 patients who had wide resection. One minor and one major complication occurred among patients who underwent intralesional surgery and one minor and six major complications occurred among patients who underwent wide resection. CONCLUSIONS Even with a higher complication rate with wide resection and prosthetic reconstruction, we believe the lower local recurrence rate makes wide resection a reasonable option for patients with extensive and/or aggressive GCTs involving the acetabulum. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Giant cell tumors of the axial skeleton. Sarcoma 2012; 2012:410973. [PMID: 22448122 PMCID: PMC3289906 DOI: 10.1155/2012/410973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2011] [Revised: 10/27/2011] [Accepted: 11/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background. We report on 19 cases of giant cell tumor of bone (GCT) affecting the spine or sacrum and evaluate the outcome of different treatment modalities. Methods. Nineteen patients with GCT of the spine (n = 6) or sacrum (n = 13) have been included in this study. The mean followup was 51.6 months. Ten sacral GCT were treated by intralesional procedures of which 4 also received embolization, and 3 with irradiation only. All spinal GCT were surgically treated. Results. Two (15.4%) patients with sacral and 4 (66.7%) with spinal tumors had a local recurrence, two of the letter developed pulmonary metastases. One local recurrence of the spine was successfully treated by serial arterial embolization, a procedure previously described only for sacral tumors. At last followup, 9 patients had no evidence of disease, 8 had stable disease, 1 had progressive disease, 1 died due to disease. Six patients had neurological deficits. Conclusions. GCT of the axial skeleton have a high local recurrence rate. Neurological deficits are common. En-bloc spondylectomy combined with embolization is the treatment of choice. In case of inoperability, serial arterial embolization seems to be an alternative not only for sacral but also for spinal tumors.
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STUDY DESIGN This is a retrospective review of 49 cases of giant cell tumor (GCT) of the mobile spine treated surgically. OBJECTIVE Our goal was to determine which factors influenced local recurrence. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA GCT is a benign, locally aggressive tumor that rarely occurs in the spine. The management of local recurrence can be challenging. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of GCTs of the mobile spine managed between 1970 and 2005. Median follow-up was 145 months with a minimum of 2 years or until death. We used the Kaplan-Meier method to test whether Enneking stage, surgery type, and surgical margin had statistically significant impact on local recurrence. The log rank test was used for comparison, and a P value of less than 0.05 was deemed significant. RESULTS Of the 49 patients, 11 (22%) local recurrences occurred. The latest recurrence occurred at 60 months. Age less than 25 years was associated with a worse relapse-free survival (P = 0.03). En bloc resection was associated with better local control with Enneking stage III tumors (P = 0.01); however, intralesional resection provided adequate control of Enneking stage II tumors. There were 6 (12%) cases of metastasis, and 2 patients died from the progression of their disease. One patient died from the complications of the surgery. CONCLUSION En bloc resection should be considered for Enneking stage III GCTs of the mobile spine. The choice of en bloc resection must be balanced with the inherent risks of the procedure. Intralesional resection of Enneking stage II tumors provides adequate local control. Patients should be followed for at least 5 years because local relapse can occur late.
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Shirzadi A, Drazin D, Bannykh S, Danielpour M. Giant cell tumor of the odontoid in an adolescent male: radiation, chemotherapy, and resection for recurrence with 10-year follow-up. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2011; 8:367-71. [PMID: 21961542 DOI: 10.3171/2011.7.peds10566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Giant cell tumors (GCTs) are rare lesions of the cervical spine, with only 14 previously reported pediatric cases in the literature, all occurring in females. The authors present the case of a 15-year-old boy with neck pain who was found to have a lytic GCT of the odontoid process. Following resection, recurrent disease was treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy and then a final resection. He has remained tumor free for more than 10 years. The rarity of GCTs can make their diagnosis difficult in the cervical spine. Because of their aggressive behavior and relative resistance to adjuvant therapy, GCTs must be monitored diligently and treated aggressively.
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- Ali Shirzadi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048, USA.
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Adjuvant treatment of non-malignant active and aggressive bone tumors. CURRENT ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE 2009. [DOI: 10.1097/bco.0b013e3181ae6abe] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Balke M, Streitbuerger A, Budny T, Henrichs M, Gosheger G, Hardes J. Treatment and outcome of giant cell tumors of the pelvis. Acta Orthop 2009; 80:590-6. [PMID: 19916695 PMCID: PMC2823344 DOI: 10.3109/17453670903350123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Giant cell tumors (GCTs) of bone rarely affect the pelvis. We report on 20 cases that have been treated at our institution during the last 20 years. METHODS 20 patients with histologically benign GCT of the pelvis were included in this study. 9 tumors were primarily located in the iliosacral area, 6 in the acetabular area, and 5 in the ischiopubic area. 8 patients were treated by intralesional curettage and 6 by intralesional resection with additional curettage of the margins. 3 patients with iliacal tumors were treated by wide resection. 2 patients were treated by a combination of external beam irradiation and surgery, and 1 patient solely by irradiation. In addition, 9 patients received selective arterial embolization one day before surgery. Of the 6 patients with acetabular tumors, 1 secondarily received an endoprosthesis and 1 was primarily treated by hip transposition. The patients were followed for a median time of 3 (1-11) years. RESULTS 1 patient with a pubic tumor developed a local recurrence 1 year after intralesional resection and additional curettage of the margins. The recurrence presented as a small soft tissue mass within the scar tissue of the gluteal muscles and was treated by resection. No secondary sarcoma was detected and none of the patients developed pulmonary metastases or multicentricity. No major complication occurred during surgery. INTERPRETATION We conclude that most GCTs of the pelvis can be treated by intralesional procedures. For tumors of the iliac wing, wide resection can be an alternative. Surgical treatment of tumors affecting the acetabular region often results in functional impairment. Pre-surgical selective arterial embolization appears to be a safe procedure that may reduce the risk of local recurrence.
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- Maurice Balke
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany.
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Multidisciplinary Management of Primary Tumors of the Vertebral Column. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2009; 10:107-25. [DOI: 10.1007/s11864-009-0102-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2009] [Accepted: 04/15/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Balke M, Schremper L, Gebert C, Ahrens H, Streitbuerger A, Koehler G, Hardes J, Gosheger G. Giant cell tumor of bone: treatment and outcome of 214 cases. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2008; 134:969-78. [PMID: 18322700 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-008-0370-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 267] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2007] [Accepted: 02/15/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Two hundred and fourteen patients with benign giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB), treated from 1980 to 2007 at the Department of Orthopedics of the University of Muenster (Germany), were analyzed in a retrospective study. PATIENTS AND METHODS The mean age was 33.3 years with a female-to-male ratio of 1.2 : 1. The mean follow up was 59.8 months. The recurrence rate of patients who received first treatment at our institution was 16.6%. The most common primary treatment was curettage (188 patients) usually followed by adjuvant local therapy. The effects of bone cement (PMMA), burring and hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) were statistically analyzed and the influence of a subchondral bone graft on the recurrence rate was evaluated. RESULTS PMMA alone (n = 52) reduces the likelihood of recurrence by the factor 8.2, additional high-speed burring (n = 39) by the factor 3.9 (compared to PMMA only). H(2)O(2) (n = 42) seems to have an additional effect comparable to that of phenol although it did not reach statistical significance. CONCLUSION The combination of all adjuncts (PMMA, burring, H(2)O(2) - n = 42) reduces the likelihood of recurrence by the factor 28.2 compared to curettage only and therefore should be recommended as a standard treatment. If the tumor reaches close to the articulating surface a subchondral bone graft (n = 42) can be performed without risking a higher recurrence rate. We add seven cases of pulmonary metastases and two cases of multicentricity to the literature. Bisphosphonates and interferon alpha may have a beneficial effect.
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- Maurice Balke
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany.
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Guo W, Li D, Tang X, Yang Y, Ji T. Reconstruction with modular hemipelvic prostheses for periacetabular tumor. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2007; 461:180-8. [PMID: 17452921 DOI: 10.1097/blo.0b013e31806165d5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Periacetabular resections for primary bone sarcoma and metastatic disease require reconstruction to restore weight-bearing along anatomic axes. We designed a modular hemipelvic prosthetic system to reconstruct the pelvis and evaluated the early clinical outcome of the prosthesis using 3-year survival rate, local recurrence rate, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) 93 function score, and complications. We retrospectively reviewed 28 patients who had pelvic tumor resections and reconstructions using the new hemipelvic prostheses between 2001 and 2005. Sixteen (57.1%) patients had Types II and III (periacetabular and pubis) pelvic resections, seven had Types I and II (periacetabular and ilium) pelvic resections, and five had Type II (periacetabular) pelvic resection. Six patients with osteosarcoma had chemotherapy. None received radiation therapy. Patient survival status, function, and complications were evaluated at a mean followup of 30 months (range, 10-59 months). Fifteen patients were free of disease, eight patients died of disease, and five patients were alive with disease. The overall survival rate was 67.1% at 3 years. Twenty-five percent had local recurrence and 21% had metastasis. The mean MSTS 93 score was 60. Deep infection occurred in four patients; dislocation occurred in one patient. The results are encouraging because of the acceptable complication rate and satisfactory functional outcome.
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- Wei Guo
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Shimada Y, Hongo M, Miyakoshi N, Kasukawa Y, Ando S, Itoi E, Abe E. Giant cell tumor of fifth lumbar vertebrae: two case reports and review of the literature. Spine J 2007; 7:499-505. [PMID: 17630149 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2006.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2005] [Revised: 01/16/2006] [Accepted: 01/19/2006] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT complete or total en bloc spondylectomy has been recommended for giant cell tumors of the spine. Wide local resection of the fifth lumbar vertebra carries potential risks of major complications because of its anatomical features. Only nine cases of the giant cell tumors involving the fifth lumbar vertebra have been reported in the literature. PURPOSE to present two cases of giant cell tumor of the fifth lumbar vertebra treated by single-stage combined anterior and posterior tumor resection over 7 years of follow-up. STUDY DESIGN Case report and a review of literature. METHODS A 33-year-old female and a 20-year-old female, each diagnosed with giant cell tumor of fifth lumbar vertebra, underwent single-stage tumor resection through a combined posterior and retroperitoneal anterior approach. RESULTS The resection of the fifth lumbar vertebra was completed in the first case without major perioperative complications. In the second case, massive bleeding during the anterior procedure for resection of the vertebral body interrupted the total resection of the tumor, resulting in possible residual tumor which required adjuvant radiotherapy. The patients recovered both clinically and neurologically after the operation. Spinal reconstruction was maintained, and no recurrence of the tumor was evident at the 7-year and 8-year follow-up, respectively. CONCLUSION There was no recurrence of the tumor after the combined single-stage anterior and posterior tumor resection and adjuvant radiotherapy for the second case for over 7 years follow-up. However, complete resection of the vertebra and tumor at the fifth lumbar vertebra is still challenging to accomplish.
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- Yoichi Shimada
- Rehabilitation Division and Spine Division, Akita University Hospital, 1-1-1 Hondo, Akita 0108543, Japan
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Matsumoto M, Ishii K, Takaishi H, Nakamura M, Morioka H, Chiba K, Takahata T, Toyama Y. Extensive total spondylectomy for recurrent giant cell tumor in the thoracic spine. J Neurosurg Spine 2007; 6:600-5. [PMID: 17561753 DOI: 10.3171/spi.2007.6.6.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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✓The authors report the case of a 47-year-old woman who harbored a giant cell tumor at the T-5 level. She had undergone curettage of the tumor via a combined anterior and posterior approach at a regional hospital and was later referred to the authors' institution for treatment after the tumor recurred. On examination she exhibited progressive paraparesis and was nonambulatory due to cord compression caused by the tumor, which had invaded the spinal canal and extended to the right paravertebral muscles and right thoracic cavity. A spondylectomy was performed through a single posterior approach. The tumor, together with a portion of the dura mater, pleura, and muscles, was resected en bloc from T-4 to T-6. After resection, spinal reconstruction was performed by placement of an anterior titanium mesh cage as well as posterior pedicle screw and rod instrumentation. The patient's postoperative course was uneventful, and she exhibited substantial neurological recovery and became ambulatory. Two and a half years after surgery, the patient was tumor free.
En bloc resection of a recurrent giant cell tumor was successfully achieved through a single posterior approach. This surgical technique can be an effective option for this pathological condition, which is difficult to manage using other conventional treatment options including repeated curettage and radiotherapy.
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- Morio Matsumoto
- Department of Musculoskeletal Reconstruction and Regeneration Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
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Nishida H, Tsuchiya H, Yamamoto N, de Souza AMG, Tomita K. Hip joint remodeling in an adult following excision of a giant cell tumor involving the acetabulum: a case report and literature review. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2006; 126:458-63. [PMID: 16810549 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-006-0169-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2005] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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We describe a 47-year-old man with a giant cell tumor of bone involving the acetabulum treated with curettage and bone grafting which resulted in good remodeling of the hip joint. The patient had a 15 x 18-cm(2) mass lesion extending from the right ischium to the acetabulum. Treatment included curettage, phenol, and ethanol application as an adjuvant, and cancellous bone allografting was performed on the subchondral area of the acetabulum. The posterior column of the acetabulum was disappeared by tumor invasion. Despite central migration of the femoral head, adequate hip joint repair was achieved without surgery 5.5 years postoperatively and with no tumor recurrence. The patient could walk without pain or ambulation aids; hip range of motion was 100 degrees for flexion, 0 degrees for extension, 30 degrees for abduction, 45 degrees for external rotation, and 10 degrees for internal rotation, and the functional result was 93.3% in the Enneking scoring system. We performed intralesional curettage with phenol and ethanol adjuvant therapy for pelvic giant cell tumor without tumor recurrence, and good repair of a hip joint adaptation can be achieved even in an adult patient.
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- Hideji Nishida
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa 920-8641, Japan
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Oliveira CRGCMD, Basile R, Camargo OPD, Zerbini MCN, Lula DAAM, Saito CF, Filippi RZ, Nascimento SABD. A correlação entre exames de imagem, características anatomopatológicas e imunoistoquímicas num caso de tumor de céculas gigantes e agressivo do osso, com localização em coluna. ACTA ORTOPEDICA BRASILEIRA 2006. [DOI: 10.1590/s1413-78522006000300011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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O Tumor de Células Gigantes (TGC), é um tumor benigno, com ocorrência de recidiva em cerca de 20-34% dos casos. A localização habitual é na epífise dos ossos longos. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso de TGC em vértebra, com diagnóstico inicial de Cisto Ósseo Aneurismático (COA), e discutir os diagnósticos diferenciais possíveis, correlacionando-os com as características dos exames de imagens. Paciente com 37 anos, do sexo feminino, com quadro clínico de dor na coluna e paraparesia há 2 meses. O diagnóstico inicial foi de COA. Na radiografia a lesão era lítica, com, erosão e destruição da cortical..A tomografia e ressonância evidenciavam lesão cística e hemorrágica, com extensão para partes moles. A revisão das lâminas e análise do espécime cirúrgico ressecado, submetido à coloração HE e imunoistoquímica com marcador para p53, permitiram o diagnóstico de TGC. Muitas lesões, benignas apresentam células gigantes multinucleadas. Os exames de imagem nem sempre permitem um diagnóstico conclusivo. O diagnóstico definitivo de TGC depende do exame anatomopatológico, com avaliação cuidadosa do componente estromal e a imunoexpressão positiva para a proteína p53. O tratamento é a ressecção cirúrgica, com margens amplas seguida por instrumentação nos casos de tumor localizados na coluna vertebral.
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Giant cell tumor is a common benign bone tumor that possesses specific features including location at the end of long bone, a strong tendency toward local recurrence, and the rare capacity to metastasize to the lungs. Preferred treatment usually consists of extensive curettage and filling of the cavity with bone graft or cement. Debate still exists about the usefulness of local adjuvant treatment. Functional outcome is usually very good.
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- Robert E Turcotte
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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