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Fibrous dysplasia of both alae of the sacrum
A M Hidalgo-Ovejero1, S García-Mata, J J Sánchez-Villares
1Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital Virgen Del Camino Y Clínica Ubarmin, Pamplona, Spain.
Abstract:
A case of monostotic fibrous dysplasia involving both alae of the sacrum is reported. Only 2 cases of monostotic sacral involvement were published previously. The lesion was detected in a 42-year-old man suffering from lumbosacral pain after minimal trauma. Radiographic studies revealed cystic images on both alae of the sacrum, with internal condensations and some liquid contents. A trephine biopsy did not produce enough diagnostic data, and a posterior surgical approach was elected. Curettage and refilling with allograft were performed. The pathologic anatomy study diagnosed a fibrous dysplasia. Two years after surgery, the patient was asymptomatic.