A professor has taught the class about giant cell bone tumors. Which statement by a student would require the professor to review the material?
A)Giant cell tumors are an overexpression of genes including osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL).
B)The tumors are malignant, solitary, and irregularly shaped.
C)Giant cell tumors are typically located in the epiphysis in the femur, tibia, radius, and humerus.
D)They are slow-growing tumors that extend over the articular cartilage.

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The giant cell tumor is generally a benign, solitary, circumscribed tumor that causes extensive bone resorption because of its osteoclastic origin. This statement would cause the professor to review the material. The other options are true statements concerning giant cell tumors.

A Professor Has Taught the Class About Giant Cell Bone