J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2005 Jun;37(6):459-461.

Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of a Thoracic Vertebra

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Goyang, Korea. gtyee@ilsanpaik.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Pathology, Ilsan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Goyang, Korea.

Abstract

The authors describe a case of aneurysmal bone cyst of a thoracic vertebra. A 34-year-old woman presented with posterior neck and upper back pain. Radiological examination demonstrated an aneurysmal bone cyst involving the posterior elements of the second thoracic vertebra. The spinal cord was compressed severely also. Satisfactory results were obtained after complete resection of the lesion.

Keyword

Aneurysmal bone cyst; Thoracic vertebra

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aneurysm*
Back Pain
Bone Cysts*
Female
Humans
Neck
Spinal Cord
Spine*
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