Giant cell tumor of hard palate

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2001 Oct;53(4):299-300. doi: 10.1007/BF02991553.

Abstract

The giant cell tumors usually present in epiphysis of long bones. These are uncommon tumors in head and neck region. These tumors have benign historical features but can be aggressive locally and even can metastasise to lungs. This rare tumor in hard palate is being reported here which was excised transpalatly.

Keywords: Giant cell tumor; Palate.