Giant cell tumor of the sternum

We report the case of a 74-year-old female patient diagnosed with a giant cell tumor of the sternum. The clinical and radiological presentation was indicative of a primary tumor of the sternum. The patient underwent complementary tests and surgery. The pathological examination confirmed the diagnosi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia 2010-07, Vol.36 (4), p.517-520
Hauptverfasser: Faria, Ricardo Alexandre, Silva, Carlos Maciel da, Miziara, José Elias Abrão, Melo, Fernando Yaeda de, Silva, Sandra Regina Morini da, Viana, Cristiano Ribeiro
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Zusammenfassung:We report the case of a 74-year-old female patient diagnosed with a giant cell tumor of the sternum. The clinical and radiological presentation was indicative of a primary tumor of the sternum. The patient underwent complementary tests and surgery. The pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Commonly observed in the long bones of the appendicular skeleton, this type of tumor is characterized by its local aggressiveness and metastatic potential. We also review the literature on the topic.
ISSN:1806-3756
DOI:10.1590/S1806-37132010000400020