A Giant Cell Tumor of the Lumbar Vertebra: One Case Report / 대한정형외과학회잡지

ABSTRACT

Giant cell tumor of the spine is a rare and potentially malignant condition which presents rather difficult clinical problems in treatment because of their localization and unpredictable clinical course. Authors experienced a case of giant cell tumor involving third lumbar vertebra which was successfully treated by ea bloc resection and anterior interbody fusion of the adjoining vertebrae with iliac bone graft. At eighteen months follow up, there is no evidence of recurrence and solid union of the bone graft was noted.