Giant cell tumor of axis: A rare entity

Abstract

Giant cell tumor of the bone accounts for 4–;5% of all primary bone tumors. Spine is the fourth common site for their occurrence and axis is a relatively rare site. A case of giant cell tumor of axis in a 17-year-old male is hereby reported. The patient underwent transoral decompression and posterior fusion. Postoperatively patient had no neurological deficit and biopsy revealed the tumor as giant cell tumor.