ISSN:
1432-2161
Keywords:
Key words Cystic fibrous dysplasia
;
Giant cell tumor
;
Femur
;
X-ray
;
MRI
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report the case of a 43-year-old man who presented with an osteolytic and expansive lesion in the left distal femur mimicking a giant cell tumor. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed that most of the lesion was cystic, and histological examination revealed fibrous dysplasia with marked cystic degeneration. Radiographic findings of cystic fibrous dysplasia in the end of a long bone may be similar to those of a giant cell tumor, and a biopsy is essential for the final diagnosis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002560050008
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