[Embolisation of aneurysmal bone cysts as a minimally invasive treatment option - presentation of tw
[Embolisation of aneurysmal bone cysts as a minimally invasive treatment option - presentation of two cases.]
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate embolisation as a therapy option for aneurysmal bone cysts of the trunk. METHOD: Case reports about two males with intermittent pseudo-radicular lumboischialgia and coxalgia are discussed. RESULTS: The diagnostic work-up and biopsies verified an aneurysmal bone cyst in both males. In one patient the tumour-like lesion was localised in the fifth lumbar vertebral body, in the other in the left ischium and pubis. Arterial embolisation was performed in both cases. Follow-up at 6 and 24 months after embolisation showed a significant increase of sclerosis and a reduced volume of the cysts. CONCLUSION: In accord with literature data, arterial embolisation seems to be a sufficient and minimally invasive therapy option in aneurysmal bone cysts of the spine and the pubis.
Kocak T, Huch K, Ulmar B, Aschoff A, Reichel H.
Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Ulm am RKU (Arztlicher Direktor: Prof. Dr. med. H. Reichel).