Giant cell tumor of talus: a case report

Abstract

Giant cell tumor of talus is a rare entity. In contrast to GCT of long bones, most cases occur in a younger age group and tend to be multicentric. The authors report a case of GCT in a 19 year old boy which had led to extensive destruction of the talus. In view of the extensive involvement, total talectomy along with tibio - calcaneal arthrodesis was performed. At 6 months of followup, the patient had a painless and well arthrodesed ankle. There was no evidence of recurrence at 18 months of followup.

Figure 1

Lateral radiograph of ankle showing a radiolucent lesion occupying the talus with expansion and thinning of the cortex.

Figure 2

CT scan of ankle showing an expansile lytic lesion in the talus causing cortical destruction and extending into soft tissues.

Figure 3

Immediate postoperative radiograph showing talectomy, bone grafting and stabilization with a Steinmann pin.

Figure 4

Radiograph at 6 months follow-up showing a well arthrodesed ankle.