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Giant aneurysmal bone cyst of the scapula: A case report

Authors :
Siham Nasri, MD
Karim Haddar, MD
Leila Haddar, MD
Imane Guerrouj, MD
Ranya Aqamour, MD
Omar Agoumi, MD
Abdelkarim Daoudi, MD
Narjiss Aichouni, MD
Imane Kamaoui, MD
Imane Skiker, MD
Source :
Radiology Case Reports, Vol 17, Iss 11, Pp 4079-4082 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2022.

Abstract

Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign bone tumor affecting mainly children and young adults. It occurs in the metaphysis of the long bones. The scapula is a very rare location. Imaging may be highly suggestive of ABC in cases of an osteolytic, expansive, and hemorrhagic lesion with fluid-fluid levels and thin septa. The diagnosis must systematically be confirmed by performing a biopsy, in order to adopt the best therapeutic strategy. There are several therapeutic means, but wide resection remains the gold standard. The evolution is very variable and can go from spontaneous healing to recurrence with the destruction of the bone. We report a rare case of aneurysmal bone cyst of the scapula in a young patient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19300433
Volume :
17
Issue :
11
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Radiology Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2b9dff32b7c14729a578ddd1531c4ae6
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2022.07.111