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SANCHEZ-TORRES, LJ et al. Microsurgical reconstruction in limb salvage due to a giant cell tumor of the distal radius. Case report. Acta ortop. mex [online]. 2017, vol.31, n.2, pp.98-102. ISSN 2306-4102.

The giant cell tumor of bone is one of the most controversial neoplasms due to growth patterns that may present. The case reported shows a very aggressive tumor in a classic location, but key to hand function. Rather than treat with radical surgery, was planned and performed a wide resection with an ulnar-carpus arthrodesis and microsurgical reconstruction of the defect throught an anterolateral thigh flap. The multidisciplinary approach of bone neoplasms produce a positive impact on patients.

Palabras llave : Giant cell tumor of bone; wide resection; arthrodesis; anterolateral thigh flap.