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Review
. 2022 May;33(3):393-396.
doi: 10.1111/cyt.13081. Epub 2021 Dec 7.

Cytodiagnosis of giant cell tumour presenting at unusual age and site with review of literature

Malvika Shastri  1 , Jasleen Kaur  1 , Pranab Dey  2
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Review

Cytodiagnosis of giant cell tumour presenting at unusual age and site with review of literature

Malvika Shastri et al. Cytopathology. 2022 May.

Abstract

Giant cell tumour (GCT), also known as osteoclastoma, is an osteolytic tumour. It involves the epiphyseal and metaphyseal regions of long bones in adults. On rare occasions, these may occur in paediatric patients, and may involve uncommon locations such as the sternum, pelvis and, particularly infrequently, rib bones. We present a rare case of GCT in the rib of a child, diagnosed on fine needle aspiration.

Keywords: giant cell tumour; rib.

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