Bone giant cell tumor

Definition

A benign but locally aggressive tumor that arises from the bone and is composed of mononuclear cells admixed with macrophages and osteoclast-like giant cells. It usually arises from the ends of long bones or the vertebrae. Clinical presentation includes pain, edema, and decreased range of motion in the affected joint.

Also known as benign bone giant cell tumor, benign bone giant cell tumour, GCT of bone, giant cell tumor of bone, giant cell tumor of bone (morphologic abnormality), giant cell tumor of bone NOS (morphologic abnormality), giant cell tumor of the bone, giant cell tumor, benign, giant cell tumour of bone (morphologic abnormality), giant cell tumour of bone NOS (morphologic abnormality), giant cell tumour of the bone, Osteoclastoma, benign — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 4305 per MONDO
• MESH D018212 per MONDO
• NCIT C121932 per MONDO
• Orphanet 363976 per MONDO
• SCTID 697970009 per MONDO
• UMLS C0206638 per MONDO

Affected Organs