Treatment of giant cell tumor of bone: surgery or radiotherapy?
Miszczyk, L.; Wydmański, J.; Spindel, J.
Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska 64(6): 657-662
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-479X PMID: 10765483 Document Number: 501912
The results of treatment for giant cell tumor of bone in 41 patients subdivided into 4 groups have been assessed. In group treated with radical surgery (amputations, extensive excision) 100% patients were cured. In group treated with curettage alone success rate was 33.3% and in radiotherapy group--72.3%. Curettage and radiotherapy combined rendered 95% success rate and this mode of treatment should be recommended.