Giant cell tumour of the proximal ulna
The report describes a rare case of giant cell tumour of proximal end of ulna occurring in 22 years old lady. Pain and gradual increase in swelling was noticed for last 7 months. X-ray showing complete absorption of proximal ulna. The tumour was excised en-bloc; reconstruction by fibular graft and f...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan 2010-06, Vol.20 (6), p.416-418 |
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Zusammenfassung: | The report describes a rare case of giant cell tumour of proximal end of ulna occurring in 22 years old lady. Pain and gradual increase in swelling was noticed for last 7 months. X-ray showing complete absorption of proximal ulna. The tumour was excised en-bloc; reconstruction by fibular graft and fusion of elbow in functional position was performed. Postoperatively neurovascular status was normal. Patient is tumour-free and having stable elbow after 5 years of resection and reconstruction. |
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ISSN: | 1022-386X |