Madhumita Srivastava Author

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Aneurysmal bone cyst: Scarce existence in 60 years old mandible

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Madhumita Srivastava

Introduction: Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a trivial benign bony lesions springing predominantly in the pediatric population, as a congenital
occurrence. If seen in adult then mostly cases are reported up to age of 30 years. It has a propensity for the metaphysis of long bones and is
infrequent in craniofacial skeleton. Its craniofacial occurrence in adult may be attributed to history of trauma.
Case report: Here we report a very rare existence of aneurysmal bone cyst in a 60 year old female who reported to us with pain and swelling in the
right lower front jaw region since 6 months along with difficulty in chewing. As standard protocol first Orthopantomograph was advised which
showed expansile, eccentric and lytic le... view more»

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