Therapeutic options to prevent recurrence of an aggressive aneurysmatic bone cyst of the cervical spine of a 16 year old boy - a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The aneurysmatic bone cyst (ABC) is a benign primary bone tumour. If located in the cervical spine, its expansive growth and destructive behaviour may lead to instability and serious neurological impairment. We report a case of a 16-year-old boy with an aggressiv...

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Main Authors: Wojan Magdalena, Eichfeld Uwe, Gulow Jens, Tschöke Sven K, Richter Juliane, von Salis-Soglio Georg, Heyde Christoph E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/5/1/20