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Giant cell lesions of the skull

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Giant cell tumor, chondroblastoma, brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism, aneurysmal bone cyst, fibrous dysplasia, and reparative giant cell granuloma have been discussed with reference to their behavior in the skull. They have been compared with special regard to clinical presentation, roentgenographic appearance, gross and microscopic pathologic characteristics, treatment, and prognosis.

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  1. L. Bakay

    Present address: Division of Neurosurgery, E. J. Meyer Memorial Hospital, USA

  2. H. L. Cares

    Present address: Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 02114, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Cares, H.L., Bakay, L. Giant cell lesions of the skull. Acta neurochir 25, 1–18 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01808859

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