Giant Cell Tumor of the Temporal Bone.
- Author:
Young Ki KIM
1
;
Yun Su YANG
;
Jong Kwon PARK
;
Yong Joo YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Giant cell tumor;
Temporal bone;
Infratemporal fossa approach type B
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Diagnosis;
Giant Cell Tumor of Bone;
Giant Cell Tumors*;
Giant Cells*;
Skull;
Temporal Bone*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1997;40(12):1839-1843
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Giant cell tumor of bone is an uncommon, primary neoplasm that occurs chiefly in the ends of the long bones. Giant cell tumor is rarely encountered in the skull, where it preferentially involves the sphenoid, ethmoid, and temporal bones. Radiographically, there are no characteristic findings which can be regarded as typical of a giant cell tumor. Therefore, the diagnosis must be made by biopsy. This tumor is characterized by benign histologic features, but it can be locally aggressive and can even metastasize. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice for giant cell tumor. We have experienced a case of giant cell tumor of the temporal bone which was removed with infratemporal fossa approach type B. So, we report with review of literatures.
