Metachronous aneurysmal bone cyst in a 9-year-old boy: case report and review of the literature

J Pediatr Orthop B. 2012 Mar;21(2):187-91. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0b013e328345d7a3.

Abstract

Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a locally aggressive, benign bone tumor that commonly affects children. Metachronous ABCs are rare, and have been described only three times in the literature. Here we present a fourth case in a 9-year-old boy who presented with an ABC of the scapula; 2½ years later he presented with a tibial ABC. We also review the literature and discuss the pathological and clinical characteristics of this lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / pathology*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Scapula / diagnostic imaging
  • Scapula / pathology*
  • Tibia / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibia / pathology*