Description | Giant Cell Tumor of the Upper End of Humerus. |
Author | Department of Pathology |
Copyright | Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine |
Specimen:
Upper part of the humerus and scapula.
Gross Pathology:
1. The upper end of the humerus is expanded and destroyed by a non-capsulated globular mass; 8 cm in diameter. The mass shows a multilocular cut section exhibiting hemorrhage and clotted blood.
2. The tumor is surrounded by thin shell of cortical bone.
Diagnosis:
Giant cell tumor of the upper end of humerus.