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Giant cell tumour of the sphenoid and temporal bone

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A Giant cell tumour of the sphenoid and temporal bone is a rare entity. It presents usually as headache, diplopia and failing vision. Though labelled benign, it is very aggressive with a tendency to local recurrence and malignant change.

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    S. C. Pandhi & Y. N. Mehra

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Pandhi, S.C., Mehra, Y.N. Giant cell tumour of the sphenoid and temporal bone. Indian J Otolaryngol 32, 87–88 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03047593

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