Abstract
Sacral giant cell tumor (GCT) is a rare condition. Its treatment is complex, since
surgical removal is difficult and the response to other therapeutic options is low.
The control of its growth and pain is an additional challenge. The present paper reports
a case of inoperable sacral GCT, with embolization and radiotherapy for pain control
as therapeutic options. The patient, a 39-year-old male, presented pain in the sacral
region with lower limb irradiation due to an inoperable sacral giant cell tumor. The
patient was submitted to embolization, radiotherapy, pain management with opioids
and other drugs, and a rehabilitation program. Despite the difficulty in tumor growth
and pain control during the follow-up, the outcome is stable after 9 years.
Keywords
giant cell tumors - orthopedics - chronic pain
