Giant-Cell Tumor of Patellar Tendon Coincident with Pagetʼs Disease

Giant cell tumours in mandible and spine: a rare complication of Paget's disease of bone.

“…Giant cell tumour complicating Paget's disease was first described in 1931, 6 and since then about 55 cases have been reported.2 7-13 It usually occurs in patients with severe Paget's disease and typically presents as a non-tender mass in the skull or facial bones, less commonly in the remaining axial skeleton, and rarely in arms and legs.8 13 9 11 Although local recurrence after treatment is common, metastasis is very uncommon. 8 The treatment of giant cell tumour in Paget's disease is often difficult.…”

Cementless Endoprosthesis in the Treatment of Giant Cell Tumor of the Tibia: Eighteen Years of Evolution

“…Because these are epiphyseal tumors, joint impairment with functional abnormalities and joint effusion may be present, thereby simulating meniscal-ligamentous or arthritic processes 14 , 17 . The main symptoms are local pain and increased volume, and the start of the clinical history generally correlates with a traumatic event 18 , 19 .…”