Aggressive giant cell tumour (GCT) of the distal humerus in a young pregnant woman. Issue 2 (9th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vaishya, Raju; Vaish, Abhishek; Pawar, Nishant; Baweja, Pankaj
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 15:Issue 2(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02-09
• Subjects: Orthopaedics -- Cancer - see Oncology -- Obstetrics and gynaecology -- Pathology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-246001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : A 25-year-old pregnant woman reported suffering from an aggressive giant cell tumour of the distal humerus extending into the elbow joint. The successful management required a careful evaluation of the various treatment options due to her pregnancy. Surgical excision of the mass was performed. The residual bone defect was reconstructed with an elbow mega-prosthesis. The patient made a pain-free recovery with a good range of motion and delivered the baby at term with no complications.