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Giant Cell Tumor of Bone

Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: Benign—but Not Always Simple

The word “benign” can sound reassuring. But some benign bone tumors can still be locally aggressive and damage the surrounding bone.

Giant cell tumor is one example.

Questions Patients Really Ask

Not necessarily.

Yes, depending on the location and treatment.

Treatment depends on tumor characteristics and location.

Treatment depends on tumor characteristics and location.

“Benign” describes behavior—but it does not always mean “unimportant.”