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Maxillary aneurysmal bone cyst: report of a rare case
M B Sheth1, S G Sujan, K S Poonacha
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Piparia, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. dentist_megha@rediffmail.com
Summary
A rare aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) occurred in a child's maxillary anterior region. Surgical excision and enucleation were successful, highlighting the need for early diagnosis by pedodontists.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Bone Pathology
Background:
- An aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is an uncommon, non-neoplastic bone lesion.
- While typically affecting long bones and the spine, jaw involvement is rare.
- Maxillary anterior region origin is exceptionally infrequent.
Observation:
- A case study of an 8-year-old female child presented with a progressively enlarging right nasomaxillary swelling over 1.5 months.
- The swelling was diagnosed as an aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC).
Findings:
- The lesion was successfully treated via surgical excision and enucleation.
- An intraoral surgical approach under general anesthesia was employed.
Implications:
- This case underscores the rarity of ABCs in the maxillary anterior region.
- Early diagnosis by pedodontists is crucial due to the higher prevalence in young individuals.
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