Pulmonary metastasis of recurrent giant-cell tumor in proximal humerus: a case report

Giant-cell tumour  (GCT) of the bone is a benign neoplasm which commonly occurs in the distal femur, proximal tibia, and distal radius. The proximal humerus is a relatively rare site of occurrence, with a prevalence rate of 4%. We report a case of a 40 years-old male with a recurrent GCT of the prox...

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Published inJKKI (Jurnal kedokteran dan kesehatan Indonesia) (Online) Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 197 - 202
Main Authors Aris Kurniawan, Mujaddid Idulhaq, Pamudji Utomo, Ambar Mudigdo, Handry Tri Handojo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Faculty of Medicine 01.08.2019
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Bone
giant-cell tumor
proximal humerus
pulmonary metastasis
recurrent
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Summary:Giant-cell tumour  (GCT) of the bone is a benign neoplasm which commonly occurs in the distal femur, proximal tibia, and distal radius. The proximal humerus is a relatively rare site of occurrence, with a prevalence rate of 4%. We report a case of a 40 years-old male with a recurrent GCT of the proximal humerus. Wide excision and hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder was performed. However, the tumour recurred. Asymptomatic metastasis to the right lower lobe of the lung was found on plain radiograph. We suggest that multiple surgeries would increase the risk of local recurrence of GCT that will lead to pulmonary metastasis.
ISSN:2085-4145
2527-2950
DOI:10.20885/10.20885/JKKI.Vol10.Iss2.art12