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TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH GIANT CELL BONE TUMOR IN NORTHERN BRAZIL, IN 2020 AND 2021
Fernando Brasil do Couto1, Eduardo Sadao Yonamine2, Felipe Guimarães Magno1,2
1Hospital Ophir Loyola, Orthopaedic Oncology Department, Belém, PA, Brazil.
Acta Ortopedica Brasileira
|February 10, 2025
Summary
Giant cell tumors (GCT) often present late, with 73% of patients showing advanced disease. This necessitates aggressive surgical treatment, including wide resection and endoprosthetic reconstruction for effective management.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Pathology
Background:
- Giant cell tumors (GCT) are a distinct group of bone tumors.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the patient profile of giant cell tumors treated at Ophir Loyola Hospital.
- To evaluate treatment outcomes for GCT patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study.
- Analysis of patient medical records and imaging exams.
- Data collected from January 2020 to December 2021.
Main Results:
- 19 patients diagnosed with giant cell tumors were evaluated.
- Average delay of 10.5 months from suspicion to orthopedic oncology consultation.
- 73% of patients presented with advanced-stage disease.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of GCT patients present with advanced disease.
- Advanced-stage GCT requires aggressive surgical intervention, such as wide resection and endoprosthesis placement.
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