Multifocal giant cell tumors in the spine. A case report.

STUDY DESIGN

This is a case report of a patient with two giant cell tumors, the first in thoracic spine and the second, two years later, in the sacrum.

OBJECTIVES

To report the first patient in whom multifocal primary giant cell tumors have been found in the spine.

SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA

There have been no similar previous reports.

METHODS

The diagnoses were made by biopsy.

RESULTS

Curative removal of both tumors was achieved.

CONCLUSIONS

More than one primary giant cell tumor in the spine can develop.