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  • Oncology
  • Radiology

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  • Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are benign, expansile, osteolytic bone lesions.
  • Spinal ABCs present unique challenges due to proximity to neural structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the literature on treatments for spinal aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs).
  • To compare treatment options based on recurrence rates, complications, and mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of English literature up to April 2019.
  • Inclusion criteria: minimum 3 patients, 2-year follow-up, spinal ABC treatment.

Main Results:

  • 21 articles, 272 patients analyzed; overall recurrence rate 12.8%.
  • Highest recurrence with isolated surgiflo injection (100%), decompression/laminectomy (42.3%), partial excision (35.7%), curettage alone (25.0%).
  • Radiotherapy, cryotherapy, and phenol showed good outcomes; embolization did not significantly reduce recurrence.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical treatment with complete resection and adjunctive therapies (cryotherapy, phenol) offer the best chance of cure for spinal ABCs.
  • Radiotherapy is effective but carries unknown long-term risks.
  • Newer treatments like bisphosphonates and doxycycline require further investigation.