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Minimally Invasive Image-guided Sclerotherapy of Large Aneurysmal Bone Cyst in a Child with 5 Years Follow-up

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 7-year-old female patient presented with localized pain and swelling in the metacarpal region. Clinical examination revealed a firm, immobile, and tender swelling over the third metacarpal. Radiographs suggested a lytic expansile lesion of the diaphysis, abutting the epiphysis. Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of an aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC). The patient underwent four sessions of image-guided sclerotherapy using polidocanol. This case report brings out complete resolution of a large expansile lytic ABC of the metacarpal with no recurrence at 5-year follow-up, thus obviating the need for complex open procedures.

Source: Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/jajs.jajs_35_25

Authors: Kamparsh Thakur, Imroz Jindal, Chander Mohan Singh, Rashmi Aithmia

Institutions: Sandwell General Hospital, Armed Forces Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,700