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Aneurysmal bone cyst involving the lunate
K P Mankin1, R J Bischoff, R H Gelberman
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|February 1, 1995
Summary
Aneurysmal bone cysts are rare hand tumors. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent bone destruction and the need for complex surgeries like scapho-capitate arthrodesis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Bone Pathology
Background:
- Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are uncommon bone lesions.
- Involvement of the hand bones by ABCs is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A case of an aneurysmal bone cyst involving the lunate bone of the hand is presented.
- The lesion was initially misdiagnosed as an interosseous ganglion cyst.
Findings:
- Delayed diagnosis led to significant destruction of the lunate bone.
- Surgical management required excision of the cyst and scapho-capitate arthrodesis.
Implications:
- Aneurysmal bone cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hand bone lesions.
- Prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential to avoid extensive bone damage and complex surgical interventions.