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Aneurysmal bone cyst (a study of 127 cases, 72 with longterm follow up).
- Source :
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Italian journal of orthopaedics and traumatology [Ital J Orthop Traumatol] 1976 Dec; Vol. 2 (3), pp. 341-53. - Publication Year :
- 1976
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Abstract
- 127 cases of aneurysmal bone cyst are analysed, seventy two of which were followed up from one to fifteen years after treatment. Statistics on sex, age, site and localisation are reported. Symptoms, radiographic features, histological appearances and differential diagnosis are discussed. In half the cases the cyst was clearly shown to be of subperiosteal origin. The aetiology is unknown, but the pathogenesis seems to consist of a haemorrhagic and hyperplastic (not neoplastic) process which is progressive but has a tendency to become stabilised on reaching a certain point of maturation. Local excision is indicated or, in cases where this is difficult to carry out, radiotherapy. Recurrences occurred in 12 per cent of the cases, always within one year after operation. All cases were eventually cured and there was no evidence of malignant transformation.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Bone Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Cervical Vertebrae diagnostic imaging
Child
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Femur diagnostic imaging
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Humerus diagnostic imaging
Lumbar Vertebrae diagnostic imaging
Male
Metatarsus diagnostic imaging
Middle Aged
Pelvic Bones diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Tibia diagnostic imaging
Ulna diagnostic imaging
Bone Cysts diagnosis
Bone Cysts diagnostic imaging
Bone Cysts therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0390-5489
- Volume :
- 2
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Italian journal of orthopaedics and traumatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 1031412