Abstract:Giant cell tumors (GCTs) are rare, benign, and locally invasive tumors, typically found in the epiphysis of long bones, most commonly at the distal femur and proximal tibia. To date, GCTs of the distal end of the ulna have been very rare. We document a case of a 38-year-old female with a distal ulna GCT, managed with en-bloc resection of the tumor with flexor carpi ulnaris and extensor carpi ulnaris tendon stabilization. The main aim of the GCT treatment is to prevent local recurrence and to maintain the funct… Show more
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