The X-ray Plain Film and CT Manifestations of Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze X-ray plain film and CT signs of giant cell tumor of bone.Methods Imaging findings of giant cell tumor in 53 cases proved surgically and pathologically were retrospectively analyzed.Results 39 cases appeared as expensive cystic and eccentric destruction,osteolytic destruction 14 cases.Bone crests were usually seen in (39/53).Most of lesions did not have bone septations on CT image.The borders of destructive bone were clear and existed complete or incomplete sclerotic borders in 19 on CT image.The inner soft tissues of lesions were heterogeneous in most of the cases.Fluid-fluid level could be seen in 11 cases.The soft tissue masses outside the bone were demonstrated in the majority cases with discontinuous bone shell.Conclusion CT is more helpful than X-ray plain films in diagnosis of giant cell tumor of bone.