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Abstract
Giant cell tumor of the vertebral body is a rare but well-recognized entity with a
reported incidence between 1.3% and 9.3%, of all giant cell tumors. It has been suggested
that computed tomography may be helpful in making the diagnosis, although computed
tomography appearances have only been described on two occasions. A case of giant
cell tumor of the thoracic spine and a review of the literature regarding this entity
are presented. The computed tomography appearance of this lesion is described. However,
a distinctive pattern, as previously suggested, is not demonstrated. Although we are
not convinced that computed tomography provides a definitive diagnosis in cases of
spinal giant cell tumor, it is a valuable asset in defining the extent of the tumor
and in posttherapy evaluation and follow-up.
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