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Giant cell tumors of the bone are benign multi-nucleated cell masses that are commonly found at the epiphyses and sometimes the metaphyses of long bones. These tumors get their name due to the large cell appearance they have when viewing them under a microscope.<sup></sup><ref name="1">kfjalkfnadklfj</ref> | |||
<br>Giant cell tumors are a discrete and locally aggressive abnormal growth or tumor that can metastasize to other areas of the body. The metastatic forms of giant cell tumors are known as malignant sarcomas, though this form of giant cell tumor is very rare. (pathology book) Giant cell tumors of the bone are one of the most challenging benign bone tumors due to resulting substantial bone damage, local reoccurrence, lung metastasis, metastasis to lymph nodes, and malignant transformation. (emedicine)<br><br> | |||
== Prevalence == | == Prevalence == | ||
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Giant cell tumors of the bone are benign multi-nucleated cell masses that are commonly found at the epiphyses and sometimes the metaphyses of long bones. These tumors get their name due to the large cell appearance they have when viewing them under a microscope.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
Giant cell tumors are a discrete and locally aggressive abnormal growth or tumor that can metastasize to other areas of the body. The metastatic forms of giant cell tumors are known as malignant sarcomas, though this form of giant cell tumor is very rare. (pathology book) Giant cell tumors of the bone are one of the most challenging benign bone tumors due to resulting substantial bone damage, local reoccurrence, lung metastasis, metastasis to lymph nodes, and malignant transformation. (emedicine)
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