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A recurrent giant cell tumor of bone treated with denosumab.

Authors :
Stadler N
Fingernagel T
Hofstaetter SG
Trieb K
Source :
Clinics and practice [Clin Pract] 2015 Feb 10; Vol. 5 (1), pp. 697. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Feb 10 (Print Publication: 2015).
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Although the giant cell tumor of bone is generally classified as a benign tumor it can rarely metastasize and has a potential risk of local recurrence. We want to report about a female patient who suffered from a recurrence of a giant cell tumor of bone after the implantation of a total endoprosthesis of the knee joint. We have treated her with denosumab, which is a receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand inhibitor. In this case report we want to present a new option to treat this kind of neoplasm.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2039-7275
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinics and practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25918628
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2015.697