2003, Number 6
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Rev Fac Med UNAM 2003; 46 (6)
Aneurysmatic bone cyst
Rodríguez-García R, Antonio-Hernández JA, Santiago-Ortiz R, Sosa-Guzmán JJ, Rodríguez-Córdova R, Solís-Daun O
Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 218-221
PDF size: 61.57 Kb.
ABSTRACT
A case of a giant aneurysmal bone cyst in the spine is presented. It is a rare condition and there are very few reported cases.
The patient is a 36-year-old female, to whom six years ago a diagnosis of malignant bone tumor was made. One year ago the tumor increased in size without any general repercussion, other than nerve compression in the lumbar spine.
Simple X-rays and computerized tomography of the abdomen were non-conclusive. So an exploratory laparotomy as well as a biopsy of the tumor was performed. A resection was planned but could not be achieved due to the fact that the tumor involved important blood vessels.
The patient continues without further deterioration and the tumor has not increased in size.
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