A giant paediatric mandibular aneurysmal bone cyst and reconstruction with bilateral iliac bone graft

YUCA K., KIRIS M., AVCU S., Bayram İ., CANKAYA H., Kıroğlu A. F.

B-ENT, vol.5, no.1, pp.39-42, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: B-ENT
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.39-42
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A giant paediatric mandibular aneurysmal bone cyst and reconstruction with bilateral iliac bone graft. Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is an unusual, non-neoplastic, expansile lesion of the bone. ABC is not a true cyst and it is characterised by the replacement of bone by fibro-osseous tissue containing blood-filled sinusoidal or cavernous spaces. The expanding mass often disrupts the normal bony architecture, with erosion of the cortex. Surgical treatment consists of complete excision or curettage.