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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
Volume 15, Issue 4, Pages 416-419Publisher
SPRINGER JAPAN KK
DOI: 10.1007/s10147-010-0048-7
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GCT; Sacrum; Selective arterial embolization
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Giant cell tumor of the sacrum is extremely difficult to manage. Standard treatments, including surgery and radiation, are associated with significant complications and recurrence rates. In this manuscript, we report an early clinical result of a case of giant cell tumor of the sacrum successfully managed with selective arterial embolization. A 56-year-old woman underwent selective embolization for management of giant cell tumor of the sacrum. Radiologically, massive shrinkage of the extraosseous mass and increased peripheral ossification were obvious. Clinically, rapid pain relief was achieved and gait disability recovered. At final follow-up 28 months after completion of treatment, she retained normal activity in daily life. We stress the effectiveness of selective arterial embolization as a less invasive and less complicated primary treatment of giant cell tumors of the sacrum.
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