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Indian J Surg Oncol
; 8(3): 420-422, 2017 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36118382
ABSTRACT
Primary giant cell tumour (GCT) originating from the sternum is rare. We report a case of painless slow growing sternal GCT in a 28-year-old man. Computed tomography showed a destructive lesion of the sternal body. Total sternectomy and reconstruction with polypropylene mesh and methyl methacrylate were performed. The tumour was 16 × 13 × 12 cm in size, and the histopathological examination confirmed GCT. Surgical resection of sternal GCT and appropriate reconstruction are important to minimize local recurrence and maintain good functional and aesthetic outcome.