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Sonographic findings in aneurysmal bone cyst in children: correlation with computed tomography findings
J Gómez1, A Pinar, A Vallcanera
1Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Infantil La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
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Sonography is as effective as computed tomography (CT) for visualizing fluid-fluid levels in pediatric aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs). This imaging technique can aid in diagnosis, potentially reducing costs and patient discomfort.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Orthopedic Imaging
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
Background:
- Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are expansile bone lesions often presenting with fluid-fluid levels (FFLs).
- Accurate prebiopsy assessment is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning in pediatric patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of sonography and computed tomography (CT) in identifying FFLs in pediatric ABCs.
- To evaluate the role of ultrasound in the diagnostic workup of suspected ABCs.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of five pediatric cases (ages 4-13) with confirmed ABCs.
- Comparison of imaging findings from plain radiography, sonography, and CT.
Main Results:
- Sonography demonstrated FFLs with equal or superior visualization compared to CT.
- Ultrasound proved effective in identifying characteristic FFLs in various bone locations.
Conclusions:
- Sonography is a valuable tool to complement radiography for prebiopsy assessment of pediatric ABCs.
- Utilizing sonography can potentially decrease the need for more invasive or costly imaging like CT or MRI, saving time and reducing patient discomfort.
Purpose:
This study compares the value of sonography and computed tomography (CT) in assessing fluid-fluid levels (FFLs) in aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) in children.
Methods:
Five children 4-13 years old with ABC in pubis, humerus, fibula, calcaneus, and ilium-ischium were studied between January 1995 and December 1996. Plain radiography, sonography, and CT were performed.
Results:
FFLs were visualized equally or better with sonography than with CT.
Conclusions:
We propose that sonography be used to complement plain radiography in the prebiopsy assessment of expansile bone lesions with cortical bone thinning because the presence of FFLs is characteristic of ABC. CT and/or magnetic resonance imaging could be used in indeterminate cases and in complex anatomic locations. Such an approach would save time and reduce costs and discomfort to children.