Abstract
Objective
Imaging findings for giant cell tumors (GCT) of the spine displaying aggressive characteristics
have not been widely reported.
Materials and methods
Patients with biopsy-proven GCT were included in the study. Three cases fulfilled
these criteria.
Results
MRI and CT demonstrated disc space involvement and vertebral body compression.
Conclusion
Acute fracture, subluxation, and extension through the disc space have not been previously
described and, while atypical for benign lesions, may in fact be typical for GCT of
the spine.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: March 10, 2008
Accepted:
January 2,
2008
Received:
December 4,
2007
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© 2008 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
