Abstract:BACKGROUND: Bone giant cell tumor (GCT) is one of the least frequent, most controversial and least predictable tumors in its behavior. We present a case of GCT in the lower limb, which implied the distal femur. The diagnosis required a previous biopsy before proceeding with its en bloc resection, and treatment based on bone allograft. CASE REPORT: Male patient of 43 years of age, mestizo, with no relevant personal or family history. He went to the oncology orthopedics outpatient clinic for presenting a hard an… Show more
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