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Multifocal giant cell tumors in the spine. A case report
C B Kos1, W K Taconis, M W Fidler
1Department of Radiology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Spine
|April 1, 1997
Abstract
Study Design:
This is a case report of a patient with two giant cell tumors, the first in thoracic spine and the second, two years later, in the sacrum.
Objectives:
To report the first patient in whom multifocal primary giant cell tumors have been found in the spine.
Summary Of Background Data:
There have been no similar previous reports.
Methods:
The diagnoses were made by biopsy.
Results:
Curative removal of both tumors was achieved.
Conclusions:
More than one primary giant cell tumor in the spine can develop.