Tumor de células gigantes óseo en niños y adolescentes: reporte de 11 casos

BackgroundGiant cell tumours (GCT) of the bone are benign and consist of aggressive local growth with rare metastatic disease. Its reported incidence in the immature skeleton is less than 10%, ranging from 1.8% to 10.6%. Few GCT series have been reported in the immature skeleton. In our ?country?, the overall incidence and impact of GCT in these patients is unknown. A series of 11 cases is presented, demonstrating their demographic characteristics, treatment, and follow-up.