Giant cell tumour of the petrous bone
Pradhan, S.; Datta, N.R.; Krishnani, N.; Ayyagari, S.; Tandon, P.
Indian Journal of Cancer 28(4): 177-180
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-509X PMID: 1818017 Document Number: 385824
Giant cell tumours (GCT) are rare in the skull bones. In the cranium the sphenoid bone is the most common site. The petrous bone is a very uncommon location for such tumours. The chance location of GCT at the base of the skull makes total surgery difficult and hazardous. A case of GCT of the petrous bone is presented. The clinical course in the patient and role of primary radiotherapy in GCT in such an unusual site is discussed.