Aneurysmal bone cysts of the jaws: a case study and review of the literature.
Although first documented in 1958, the definitive explanation of the etiology and pathogenesis of the aneurysmal bone cyst has yet to be elucidated. This may be attributable to the relatively small number of cases contained within the literature. The following report and review of the pertinent literature is presented to add to the current body of knowledge on the subject.
D000293:Adolescent; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence