Orthopaedics & Trauma
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Giant Cell Tumor
This 32 year-old patient had a "giant cell tumor" of the left, third toe. Giant cell tumors are aggressive, benign (non-cancerous) bone tumors that usually occur in patients age 20-40. The tumors are rare and occur in 1 out of 1 million people per year. Giant cell tumors rapidly invade the bone and must be removed by surgery.
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