Operative Management of Distal Femur GCT by Sandwitch Technique for Joint Salvage: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 2
Abstract
GCT is locally aggressive benign bone tumour located eccentrically in epiphysis. Most common site is distal femur in 20-40 yrs age group with slight female predominance. We report a case of 21 yrs female patient presented with pain and swelling over lateral aspect of right distal femur without any history of significant trauma .X-RAY, MRI, and incisional biopsy done. Patient was managed by Sandwitch technique to preserve articular cartilage. Histopathological examination (HPE) of excised mass confirmed the diagnosis. Till last follow-up (1year), patient is symptom free with no evidence of recurrence.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Pradip Kumar Ghosh, Dr. Harendra Kumar, Dr. Debdutta Chatterjee, Dr. Arnab Sarkar, Dr. Chiranjit De, Dr. Soudip Sinha
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