MRI appearance of giant cell tumor of the lateral skull base: a case report

Clin Imaging. 2003 Jan-Feb;27(1):27-30. doi: 10.1016/s0899-7071(02)00520-x.

Abstract

The giant cell tumor is considered to be a locally aggressive benign tumor and has a low tendency toward distant metastasis. They are primarily present in the long bone and are rare in the skull. The osteoclast-like giant cells do not demonstrate mitotic activity and contain large numbers of nuclei. Herein, we described a case of giant cell tumor in the temporal lobe. Heterogenous enhancement is shown on CT imaging in solid areas of tumor. The appearance intermediate to high signal intensity on T1-weighted and very low signal intensity on T2-weighted MR imaging were due to the presence of hemosiderin from prior hemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Craniotomy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Giant Cell Tumors / diagnosis*
  • Giant Cell Tumors / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Risk Assessment
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skull Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Temporal Bone*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome