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Aneurysmal bone cyst of the maxilla
Angel Puente Sánchez1, Enrique Ochoa Diaz-Lopez, Sergio Kurt Rojas
1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Hospital Infantil de México Dr. Federico Gómez, México City, Mexico. puentehervella@prodigy.net.mx
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|November 18, 2004
Summary
A rare aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) occurred in the maxilla of a 14-year-old girl. This benign bone lesion, typically found in long bones, requires surgical excision for treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- An aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a rare, non-neoplastic, solitary bone lesion.
- It presents as a rapidly expanding, locally destructive, multicystic lesion filled with blood.
- While typically occurring in long bones in patients under 20, its occurrence in facial bones is exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- This case report details an aneurysmal bone cyst arising in the maxilla.
- The patient was a 14-year-old girl.
- The lesion exhibited characteristic radiographic and histopathological features of an ABC.
Findings:
- The maxillary aneurysmal bone cyst demonstrated replacement of bone with spongy fibro-osseous tissue.
- The etiology is attributed to circulatory disturbances causing increased venous pressure, though unclear.
- The lesion was successfully treated with surgical excision.
Implications:
- This case highlights the rare presentation of aneurysmal bone cysts in the maxilla.
- It underscores the importance of considering ABC in the differential diagnosis of maxillary bone lesions.
- Accurate diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in these rare cases.