GIANT-CELL TUMOR - AN UNUSUAL CAUSE OF PA THOLOGICAL FRACTURES OF THEFEMORAL-NECK

The uncommon giant cell tumors of bone are generally benign but locall y aggressive with tendency for local recurrence. They are located in t he epimetaphysis of the long bones, predominantly in the distal femur, proximal tibia and distal radius; the location in the proximal femur is very rare. Because of their location and the high local recurrence, therapy, mainly of the rare pathological fractures, is difficult and controversial. We are presenting a well documented case with joint sal vage and good outcome.