Bisphosphonate treatment of aggressive primary, recurrent and metastatic Giant Cell Tumour of Bone

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Giant cell tumour of bone (GCTB) is an expansile osteolytic tumour which contains numerous osteoclast-like giant cells. GCTB frequently recurs and can produce metastatic lesions in the lungs. Bisphosphonates are anti-resorptive drugs...

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Main Authors: Balke Maurice, Campanacci Laura, Gebert Carsten, Picci Piero, Gibbons Max, Taylor Richard, Hogendoorn Pancras, Kroep Judith, Wass John, Athanasou Nicholas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/10/462