Pathologic fracture of a giant cell tumour of the patella

[摘要] This report describes a pathologic fracture of the patella secondary to destruction by a giant cell tumour. Diagnosis was made after non-union of a patella fracture, with osteolysis and soft tissue invasion. Delayed union of any fracture should raise the possibility of an underlying pathologic process.

[学科分类] 传染病学

[关键词] Giant cell tumour;patella;pathologic fracture;orthopaedic surgery