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Pelvic aneurysmal bone cyst.
Mia Sharifah1, H Nurhazla, A Suraya
1Department of Radiology, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal
|January 27, 2012
Summary
This case report details a rare, large pelvic aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) in a middle-aged patient. The aggressive tumor led to fatal bleeding, highlighting the potential severity of this bone lesion.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Skeletal Pathology
Background:
- Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are rare, benign, expansile bone lesions.
- Pelvic ABCs are uncommon, particularly massive ones presenting over a decade.
Observation:
- A patient in their 5th decade presented with a 10-year history of a painless, large pelvic mass.
- Imaging revealed a huge, expansile, lytic lesion originating from the right iliac bone.
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of an aneurysmal bone cyst.
- The tumor was characterized by its large size and aggressive, expansile nature.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for rapid, life-threatening hemorrhage from pelvic ABCs.
- Highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and management of large bone tumors.
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