Giant cell tumour of bone

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Epidemiology
- 20 – 40 years
Clinical features
- Locally aggressive tumour (borderline between benign and malignant)
- Most commonly in distal femur or proximal tibia, close to the knee
- High recurrence rate
- Deep persistent pain
- Pathological fractures
Diagnosis
- X-ray: Multi-cystic osteolytic lesions
Treatment
- Curettage and filling of the tumour with bone cement