CASE OF THE MONTH

1999

ANSWER

FOR JULY


Fig 1

Figure 1

Fig 2

Figure 2

Figure 1 Pelvic x-ray shows a lucent lesion in proximal right femur, extending to the tip of lesser trochanter with cortical thinning and mild bony expansion seen.

Figure 2 Right hip x-ray demontrates a narrow margin of transition with a punch out margin , minimal border sclerosis and slight periosteal reaction. Biopsy revealed Giant cell tumour.

DIAGNOSIS :

Giant cell tumour

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