Giant cell tumor - proximal tibia

Case contributed by Aditya Shetty
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

History of pain around left knee joint for 6 months

Patient Data

Age: 25
Gender: Male

A well defined lytic lesion is noted at the proximal end of tibia abutting the articular surface.

Case Discussion

Features in favor of diagnosis are firstly the lesion is abutting the articular surface and secondly, epiphyseal fusion has occurred. Giant cell tumors do not cross the articular surface.

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