Giant cell tumor (GCT) arises from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells of the bone marrow. GCT, a benign and locally aggressive tumor, is more commonly seen in the metaphysis of long bones. It may cause local bone destruction, recurrence, and pulmonary metastases (~1%). A 15-year-old male patient was admitted with complaints of swelling on the right face, a headache that has persisted for one year and progressively worsened in the last three months, and hearing loss. Craniotomy and total tumor excision were performed. Histopathological examination revealed a giant cell tumor of the bone. We present a case of temporal bone GCT with its clinical and radiologic features.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Clinical Sciences |
Journal Section | Letter to the Editor |
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Early Pub Date | July 11, 2023 |
Publication Date | July 2, 2023 |
Acceptance Date | May 19, 2023 |
Published in Issue | Year 2023 Volume: 48 Issue: 2 |