title: Aneurysmal bone cyst of the calcaneus.
abstract: Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign solitary bone lesion of unknown etiology. ABCs mainly occur in the long bones but only rarely in the bones of the feet. Few cases of ABC involving the calcaneum have been reported. We present a rare case of an ABC of the calcaneum in 18 year old Ethiopian female.
authors: Department of Radiology, Addis Ababa University, Medical Facility, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
authors: Yodit
authors: Y
authors: Tequabo
authors: Daniel
authors: D
authors: Admasie
authors: Alemneh
authors: A
authors: Gebeyaw
authors: Nesredin
authors: N
authors: Yusuf
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001706:Biopsy; D017824:Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003475:Curettage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome