title: Aneurysmal bone cyst of spine: a review of literature.
abstract: Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC) are benign, highly vascular osseous lesions characterized by cystic, blood-filled spaces surrounded by thin perimeters of expanded bone. Children and young adults are most affected by spinal ABCs. We document a review of literature.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Surgery, Gabriele D'Annunzio University, Chieti Scalo, Italy. bernasacco@yahoo.it
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Saccomanni
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017824:Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*