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Resection and Stump Stabilization in Giant Cell Tumor Distal Ulna: A Case Report.
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Journal of orthopaedic case reports [J Orthop Case Rep] 2020 Jul; Vol. 10 (4), pp. 45-48. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Introduction: Giant cell tumors (GCTs) of distal ulna are extremely rare accounting for 0.45%-3.2% of all the cases of GCTs. These are locally aggressive and have a higher rate of recurrence of up to 40% with conservative modality of treatment. Proximity to carpus and diminished range of motion makes their treatment a challenge.<br />Case Report: A 27-year-old male presented to us with swelling right distal ulna. X-ray and MRI were suggestive of GCT. The diagnosis was confirmed by core needle biopsy. The patient was managed by wide resection ulna with extensor carpi ulnaris tenodesis.<br />Conclusion: GCT ulna although very rare in presentation is a possible diagnosis. Wide resection of ulna is a viable treatment option to achieve disease free status. Extensor carpi ulnaris tenodesis helps stabilization of ulnar stump.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest: Nil<br /> (Copyright: © Indian Orthopaedic Research Group.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2250-0685
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of orthopaedic case reports
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 33623766
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2020.v10.i04.1796