Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2007 Nov;50(11):1069-1072.

A Case of Giant Cell Tumor in the Temporal Bone

• Chang KH
• Lee BH
• Jeon EJ
• Yeo SW

Abstract

Giant cell tumor of bone, which occurs chiefly in the ends of the long bones and is composed of osteoclastic giant cells surrounded by mononuclear cells, is rare in the temporal bone. Giant cell tumor is pathologically benign but locally aggressive and can even metastasize. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice for giant cell tumor. We experienced a case of giant cell tumor in a 47 years old male patient. The cell tumor originated in the petrous and squamous portion of the temporal bone and destructed the surrounding tissues. The tumor was removed through subtotal temporal bone resection with modification. The surgical defect was reconstructed with temporal muscle rotation flap and split thickness skin graft. Thus, we report this case with a review of literature.

Keyword

Giant cell tumor; Temporal bone

MeSH Terms

Giant Cell Tumor of Bone
Giant Cell Tumors*
Giant Cells*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Osteoclasts
Skin
Temporal Bone*
Temporal Muscle
Transplants