Metadiaphyseal presentation of giant cell tumor in adolescent femur: A case report

Authors

  • S Kavin Senior Registrar, Department of Orthopedic surgery, Kauvery Hospitals, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
  • S Chockalingam Senior Consultant, Department of Orthopedic surgery, Kauvery Hospitals, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
  • P Ramasamy HOD & Senior Consultant, Department of Orthopedic surgery, Kauvery Hospitals, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
  • V. Senthilvelmurugan Senior Consultant Radiologist, Kauvery Hospitals, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
  • Aparana Devi Consultant Pathologist, Kauvery Hospitals, Trichy, Tamil Nadu

Keywords:

Gaint Cell Tumor(GCT), Meta-diaphyseal

Abstract

Background: Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) of bone is typically seen in long tubular bones in skeletally mature individuals at the epiphyseal. location. The peak incidence is in the 3rd to 4th decade of life. Occurrence in children and adolescents is rare, especially prior to physical closure. We report a case of distal femoral Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) at metaphseo diaphysis site in a 13-year-old boy in the femur with an open physis. We managed this lesion successfully with curettage and bone grafting.

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Published

2025-10-10

How to Cite

S Kavin, S Chockalingam, P Ramasamy, V. Senthilvelmurugan, & Aparana Devi. (2025). Metadiaphyseal presentation of giant cell tumor in adolescent femur: A case report. Kauverian Medical Journal, 2(12), 16–22. Retrieved from https://kauverianjournal.com/index.php/research/article/view/208

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 12 (2025): October

Section

Articles