Giant cell tumors of the child’s fibula: a case study

Abstract

We report an exceptional case of Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) in child. A twelve –year-old girl which presented a tumefaction at the lower extremity of her right leg. The clinical examination revealed a good general state of health, a non inflammatory tumor at the latero-external side of his right leg. A standard X-ray photography showed a bee nest like osteolysis lesion at the lower fibula metaphyse. A biopsy was performed and confirmed the diagnosis of a GCT. The treatment consisted in a large ablation of the tumor including part of the healthy zone, followed by an autologous iliac bone graft, stabilized with a Metaizeau pin and a cruropedal plaster. The evolution was favourable after a period of two years. The case we are presenting is fairly exceptional because of its location and the age of the patient.