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Giant cell tumor of the sacrum is extremely difficult to manage. Standard treatments, including surgery and radiation, are associated with significant complications and recurrence rates. In this manuscript, we report an early clinical result of a case of giant cell tumor of the sacrum successfully managed with selective arterial embolization. A 56-year-old woman underwent selective embolization for management of giant cell tumor of the sacrum. Radiologically, massive shrinkage of the extraosseous mass and increased peripheral ossification were obvious. Clinically, rapid pain relief was achieved and gait disability recovered. At final follow-up 28 months after completion of treatment, she retained normal activity in daily life. We stress the effectiveness of selective arterial embolization as a less invasive and less complicated primary treatment of giant cell tumors of the sacrum.
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We thank M. K. Barrymore for comments on the manuscript. The authors did not receive and will not receive any benefits and funding from any commercial party related directly to the subject of this article.
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Onishi, H., Kaya, M., Wada, T. et al. Giant cell tumor of the sacrum treated with selective arterial embolization. Int J Clin Oncol 15, 416–419 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10147-010-0048-7
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