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Aneurysmal Bone Cysts of the Craniofacial Origin: A Systematic Review
Rafey Rehman1, Antonio Dekhou1, Muhammad Osto2
1Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, USA.
Objective:
Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are blood-filled, locally destructive, benign bone tumors. Our objective was to conduct a systematic review outlining patient demographics, clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of those with ABCs of the craniofacial bones.
Data Sources:
Using PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases, 116 studies were included.
Review Methods:
Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, a systematic review was conducted. Data including patient demographics, clinical characteristics, treatment strategies, and patient outcomes were collected.
Results:
A total of 127 patients from 116 studies were identified. Age ranged from 8 months to 90 years, with a mean age of 19.0 years. The most commonly affected craniofacial locations were the mandible (n = 31, 24.4%), temporal bone (n = 21, 16.5%), and occipital bone (n = 14, 11.0%). The most common presenting symptoms included a nontender mass (n = 51, 40.2%), a tender mass (n = 31, 24.4%), and generalized headache (n = 30, 23.6%). Imaging modalities included computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (n = 77, 60.6%), CT alone (n = 31, 24.4%), and MRI alone (n = 8, 6.2%). All patients underwent surgical resection, with 1 patient requiring adjuvant radiation in addition to surgery. In total, 121 patients were disease-free and symptom-free without evidence of recurrence (17.4-month mean follow-up, 5.4 months average time to first recurrence).
Conclusion:
The current literature's characterization of ABCs in craniofacial bones is limited to case reports and case series. Given the rarity of these tumors, head and neck surgeons may rely on systematic reviews such as the present analysis to guide management.
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