Abstract
Simple SummaryGiant cell tumor of the bone is a locally aggressive, rarely metastasizing tumor that accounts for about 5% of bone tumors; it generally occurs in patients between 20 and 45 years old. Sporadic cases (less than 140) have been described as occurring in the first two decades of life. A histone 3.3 (H3.3) gene, H3F3A, has been recently identified in as many as 96% of giant cell tumors of bone. These mutations are useful in the differential diagnosis of giant cell tumor of bone with its mimickers. The immunohistochemical expression of H3F3A resulted comparable to molecular analysis as reported in a recent investigation. In the present study, we describe our series of giant cell tumors of bone in pediatric patients <16 years old.Background: Giant cell tumor of bone is a locally aggressive, rarely metastasizing tumor that accounts for about 5% of bone tumors and generally occurs in patients between 20 and 45 years old. A driver mutation in the histone 3.3 (H3.3) gene H3F3A has been identified in as many as 96% of giant cell tumors of bone. The immunohistochemical expression of H3F3A H3.3 G34 expression was found in 97.8% of cases. In the present study, we describe our series of cases of giant cell tumor of bone in pediatric patients <16 years old. Methods: All cases of giant cell tumor of bone in pediatric patients <16 years old treated in our institute between 1982 and 2018 were reviewed. Immunohistochemistry and/or molecular analysis for H3F3A gene mutations was performed to confirm the diagnosis. A group of aneurysmal bone cysts in patients <16 years old was used as a control group. Results: Fifteen cases were retrieved. A pronounced female predominance (93%) was observed. A pure metaphyseal central location occurs in 2 skeletally immature patients. Conclusions: Giant cell tumor of bone should be distinguished from its mimickers due to differences in prognosis and treatment. Immunohistochemical and molecular detection of H3F3A gene mutation represents a reliable diagnostic tool.
Highlights
IntroductionGCTB is generally located in the meta-epiphysial region of the long bones, eccentrically, especially the distal femur, proximal tibia, and distal radius; spine, sacrum, and pelvis can be affected
We describe a series of 15 cases of GCTB in pediatric patients
We describe our series of GCTB in pediatric patients
Summary
GCTB is generally located in the meta-epiphysial region of the long bones, eccentrically, especially the distal femur, proximal tibia, and distal radius; spine, sacrum, and pelvis can be affected It is rare in short tubular bones of the hands and feet [5]. Giant cell tumor of bone is a locally aggressive, rarely metastasizing tumor that accounts for about 5% of bone tumors and generally occurs in patients between 20 and 45 years old. We describe our series of cases of giant cell tumor of bone in pediatric patients
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