Aneurysmal bone cyst of the sphenoid sinus.
Aneurysmal bone cyst is now recognized as a distinct clinicopathologic entity. It has characteristic clinical, radiologic, and pathologic feactures. The two modalities of treatment are surgical resection or curettage and radiotherapy: recurrence rates with each modality are discussed. A case report of an aneurysmal bone cyst presenting in the sphenoid sinus and treated with the compbined modalities of irradiation and surgical curettage is presented.
D000328:Adult; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D003391:Cranial Nerves; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010243:Paralysis / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000601:surgery