Multifocal giant cell tumors in the spine. A case report.

Abstract

This is a case report of a patient with two giant cell tumors, the first in thoracic spine and the second, two years later, in the sacrum. To report the first patient in whom multifocal primary giant cell tumors have been found in the spine. There have been no similar previous reports. The diagnoses were made by biopsy. Curative removal of both tumors was achieved. More than one primary giant cell tumor in the spine can develop.