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Giant cell tumor of bone
Giant cell tumor of bone
Disease overview
Giant cell tumor of bone is a borderline bone tumor, a locally aggressive osteolytic tumor.
Most are benign, but highly aggressive, with significant osteolytic destruction.
It accounts for 5% of all b...
Detailed description
Giant cell tumor of bone is a borderline bone tumor, a locally aggressive osteolytic tumor.
Most are benign, but highly aggressive, with significant osteolytic destruction.
It accounts for 5% of all bone tumors, is more common in young adults aged 20-40, and has a higher incidence in females.
Disease information
Disease name
Giant cell tumor of bone
English name
Giant cell tumor of bone
Category
Orthopedics
Subcategory
Orthopedics
Related departments
Orthopedics
Bone Tumor Department
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Related hospitals
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Related doctors