Abstract
IntroductionSeveral cases of long bone giant cell tumor have been reported in the literature. We report the case of a patient with a giant cell tumor in the distal ulna. This is very unusual, with a reported incidence of 0.45 to 6%.Case presentationA 17-year-old Colombian man presented with a painful swelling of the left wrist. After performing an instrumental examination, a diagnosis of distal ulna giant cell tumor was made. The tumor was treated with an intralesional curettage, phenol application and bone grafting.ConclusionsThis tumor may have a good prognosis if it is diagnosed early and radically treated. It is important to be aware of atypical cancer localizations in order to perform a proper diagnosis.
Highlights
Several cases of long bone giant cell tumor have been reported in the literature
We report the case of a distal ulna giant cell tumor (GCT) diagnosed in a 17-year-old man
It was treated with intralesional curettage, adjuvant therapy with 5% phenol and a synthetic bone graft reconstruction
Summary
Bone giant cell tumor (GCT) is a rare, generally benign and locally aggressive tumor. It represents approximately 3% to 5% of all primary bone cancers. It generally occurs in adults between the ages of 20 and 40 years. We report the case of a distal ulna GCT diagnosed in a 17-year-old man. It was treated with intralesional curettage, adjuvant therapy with 5% phenol and a synthetic bone graft reconstruction. Case presentation A radiographic examination of the left wrist was performed in a 17-year-old Colombian man as a result of a direct incidental trauma. After 3 years, there have been no signs of recurrence
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