Introduction: Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are non-neoplastic expansile, vascular, osteolytic benign tumors in the long bone, spine, and sternum. The location in the pelvis is sparse.
Case report: A 12-year-old female presented with pain in her left pelvis for 6 months. On radiological examination, we found an expansile balloting lytic lesion involving almost the whole ilium and sparing the hip joint. There were multiple fluid levels seen on magnetic resonance imaging. The initial biopsy suggested ABC. Curettage and bone grafting were done along with electrocauterization and chemical cauterization. At 1-year follow-up, she is doing well without any complaints.
Conclusion: This case report demonstrates a rare ABC of the ilium that was managed with curettage and bone grafting.
Keywords: Pelvic iliac bone; aneurysmal bone cysts; bone grafting; chemical sclerotherapy; curettage.
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