Rare Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Arising in the 3rd Rib; 5 Years Follow Up-Juniper Publishers
JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY & CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPY Abstract We experienced with a relatively rare case of an aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) arising in the right 3rd rib. A 20-year-old female, had experienced chest swelling on the right anterior side and pain for 6 months. Spiral CT scan and tissue biopsy confirms aneurysmal bone cyst of chest. Wide excision of the tumor and adjacent muscle tissue and part of 2nd, 3rd and 4th ribs were performed with a right antero-lateral thoracotomyincision (Sub-mammary approach). Chest wall reconstruction was performed with prolene mesh (140 x 90 mm). In 5-year post-operative follow up showed no recurrence. Keywords: Aneurysmal Bone Cyst; Chest Wall Reconstraction Abbreviations: ABC: Aneurysmal Bone Cyst; CT: Computed Tomography; NIDCH: National Institute of Disease of Chest & Hospital; GA: General Anesthesia Introduction Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign tumor of the skeletal system tha...