Published June 2004 | Version v1
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Giant cell tumour of the first metacarpal

Creators

  • 1. Liaquat National Hospital, Stadium Road, Karachi (Pakistan). Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery

Description

A case report of lytic lesion of the first metacarpal bone is presented, which was a conventional grade III giant cell tumour. It was excised and reconstructed by a free fibular graft with gratifying result after three years follow-up. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
06
Journal Page Range
p. 374-375
ISSN
1022-386X

INIS

Country of Publication
Pakistan
Country of Input or Organization
Pakistan
INIS RN
36000932
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; BONE TISSUES; CYSTS; GRAFTS; HANDS; NEOPLASMS; TUMOR CELLS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL CELLS; ANIMAL TISSUES; ARMS; BODY; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; LIMBS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; RADIOLOGY; TRANSPLANTS