Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Rib: A Case Report

동맥류성 골낭종 1예 보고

  • Kim, Joo-Hyun (Department of Thoracic Surgery, Capital Army Force General Hospital) ;
  • Hong, Gi-U (Department of Thoracic Surgery, Capital Army Force General Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Yeong-Tae (Department of Thoracic Surgery, Capital Army Force General Hospital)
  • 김주현 (국군수도통합병원 흉부외과) ;
  • 홍기우 (국군수도통합병원 흉부외과) ;
  • 김영태 (국군수도통합병원 흉부외과)
  • Published : 1977.12.01

Abstract

Here represents a case of aneurysmal bone cyst which is very rare non neoplastic bone tumor especially in rib. The aneurysmal bone cyst usually arises from long bones of the upper and lower extemities and tt-e spine, which together account for 60 to 70 per cent of cases. In this case the tumor is found in right ninth rib on routine chest X-ray. It is resected successfully and the result is excellent.

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