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Review
. 2021 Mar 22;23(5):51.
doi: 10.1007/s11912-021-01047-5.

Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: An Update

Atrayee Basu Mallick  1 , Sant P Chawla  2
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Review

Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: An Update

Atrayee Basu Mallick et al. Curr Oncol Rep. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: To highlight the new developments in the management of advanced giant cell tumor of bone, a rare locally aggressive benign tumor, which was traditionally managed with surgery alone by either curettage and local adjuvant therapy, wide resection, or marginal excision. Here, we review the current role of systemic therapy for management of locally advanced or metastatic giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB).

Recent findings: The elucidation of the pathophysiology of giant cell tumor of bone, especially with regards to the role of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL), has led to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of denosumab in the management of locally advanced or metastatic GCTB. For advanced giant cell tumor where surgical resection alone can cause severe morbidity, the paradigm has shifted from local treatment alone to multidisciplinary management with the consideration of use of denosumab.

Keywords: Denosumab; GCT; GCTB; Giant cell tumor of bone; Osteoclastoma; RANK L.

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