%0 Journal Article %T Giant cell tumour of greater trochanter apophysis: case report %A JW Kinyanjui %J - %D 2018 %X Most giant cell tumours of bone occur in the metaphysic of the long bone in the third decade of life. Surgical excision is associated with a high recurrence rate. This case report describes occurrence of a giant cell tumour of bone in the greater trochanter apophysis in a 15 year old male and outlines surgical management strategies employed to reduce the chance of recurrence based on a review of literature. %K Giant cell tumor of bone %K Greater trochanter apophysis %K Intralesion excision %U https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eaoj/article/view/172836