Recurrent Giant Cell Tumor of Sphenoid Bone: A Rare Finding

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Apr;76(2):2134-2136. doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-04464-z. Epub 2023 Dec 28.

Abstract

Giant Cell Tumors of the skull are rare and mostly occur in the middle cranial fossa. Radiological investigations serve as adjunct modalities; however, histopathological confirmation is mandatory. Ten to forty% of GCTs may be recurrent. Complete surgical resection is the treatment of choice, however, partial resection with adjuvant radiotherapy can serve as a secondary alternative. Recurrent cases require post-op radiotherapy. Here, we describe a case of recurrent giant cell tumor of sphenoid bone in a young male, who underwent surgical resection twice, after which he was advised adjuvant radiotherapy and denosumab. The patient did not take radiotherapy.

Keywords: Giant cell tumor (GCT); Sphenoid bone.