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Aneurysmal bone cyst of the frontal bone
O Cataltepe1, S Inci, O E Ozcan
1Hacettepe University Medical School, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey.
Surgical Neurology
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Aneurysmal bone cysts rarely occur in the skull. This study discusses two frontal bone cases, one linked to pregnancy, exploring cyst enlargement during gestation.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Pathology
Background:
- Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are rare, benign, expansile bone lesions.
- Skull involvement, particularly the frontal bone, is exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- Two cases of frontal bone ABC are presented.
- One case demonstrated significant cyst enlargement during pregnancy.
Findings:
- The study highlights the rare occurrence of ABCs in the frontal bone.
- Pregnancy appears to be associated with ABC development and enlargement in the skull.
Implications:
- This research underscores the importance of considering ABCs in the differential diagnosis of skull lesions.
- Further investigation into the hormonal influences on ABCs during pregnancy is warranted.