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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Asian J Neurosurg 2015; 10(03): 216-218
DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.161179
CASE REPORT

Aneurysmal bone cyst of the lumbar spine

Goutham Cugati
Department of Neurosurgery, JSS Medical College and Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka
,
Anil Pande
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, V.H.S Hospital, Taramani, Chennai
,
Pradeep Jain
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, V.H.S Hospital, Taramani, Chennai
,
Nigel Symss
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, V.H.S Hospital, Taramani, Chennai
,
Ravi Ramamurthi
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, V.H.S Hospital, Taramani, Chennai
,
Chakravarthy Vasudevan
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, V.H.S Hospital, Taramani, Chennai
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An aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign, locally proliferative vascular disorder of non-neoplastic osseous lesions in children and young adults. Seventy-five percent of ABCs occur before the age of 20 years. They comprise 1.4% of all primary bone tumors, and commonly occur in the long bones. Spinal ABCs are much rarer. We present to you one such rare case of ABC involving the lumbar spine which was successfully treated with surgery. The clinical pathological and radiological features are described. The treatment options available are discussed.

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Aneurysmal bone cyst - spinal stabilization - transpedicular approach - vertebral body tumors - winking owl sign


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Article published online:
22 September 2022

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