title: Aneurysmal bone cyst of the spine.
abstract: Four cases of aneurysmal bone cysts of the spine are described. Problems of nomenclature, pathogenesis, and treatment are discussed with reference to the literature. Complete excision is the treatment of choice whenever possible. However, subtotal excision and adequate spinal decompression followed by radiotherapy provide satisfactory results.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000209:etiology; D009192:Myelography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery