Figure 3From: Giant cell tumor of axial vertebra: surgical experience of five cases and a review of the literature Surgical approach and skin incision. Skin incision (A). Intralesional curettage for those with an intact bone shell of the odontoid process and preservation of the odontoid process (B). Partial resection of the axial vertebral body and autograft ilium for those with a defective cortical bone of the axial vertebra (C).Back to article page