Solid aneurysmal bone cyst of the mandible

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2004 Oct;68(10):1339-44. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2004.05.001.

Abstract

Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare, rapidly expanding, locally destructive, and often misdiagnosed lesion. It accounts for about 1-2% of primary biopsied bone tumours. About 60-70 cases have been reported in the jaws; particularly the molar regions. Eighty percent of patients are under 20 years of age. Aneurysmal bone cyst exists as a primary or secondary lesion. It may be conventional (95%) or solid (5%). The solid variant is more difficult to recognize. The practical importance of aneurysmal bone cyst lies in the fact that it must be differentiated from malignant tumours: mainly with giant cell tumours and teleangiectatic osteosarcoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / diagnosis*
  • Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / pathology
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandible / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mandibular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Mandibular Diseases / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed