Title: The Value of Limaging in Diagnosing Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABC) in Long Bone
Abstract: Objective To analyze the imaging features of aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) , and to improve the knowledge of the disease. Methods The imaging features of aneurysmal bone cyst proved by surgery and pathology in 21 cases were reviewed retrospectively . Imaging examinations included plain radiographs ( n = 21) , CT scan ( n = 17) and MRI ( n = 15). Results There were 20 primary ABC and 1 secondary ABC. Of 21 cases, the lesions all located at long bones. The lesions appeared as expanding bony destructi on in 21 cases, the margins of lesions with bone crestswere seen in 9 cases , asteosclerosis in 18, accompanied by pothological fracture in 13, internal septations in 11. MR images always showed a multicystic appearance with low intensity in T1 and high intensity in T2 weighted images. Conclusion CT,especially MRI is superior to the plain film.It contributes to diagnosing ABC combining with plain film,CT and MRI.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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