Recurrent aneurysmal bone cyst of the proximal phalanx treated with cryosurgery: A case report

Authors
Athanasian, EA McCormack, RR
Citation
Ea. Athanasian et Rr. Mccormack, Recurrent aneurysmal bone cyst of the proximal phalanx treated with cryosurgery: A case report, J HAND S-AM, 24A(2), 1999, pp. 405-412
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
ISSN journal
03635023 → ACNP
Volume
24A
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
405 - 412
Database
ISI
SICI code
0363-5023(199903)24A:2<405:RABCOT>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
A recurrent aneurysmal bone cyst of the proximal phalanx treated with curet tage, cryosurgery, and bone grafting is presented. There is no evidence of recurrence after 5 years. Although cryosurgery is commonly used as an adjuv ant for intralesional treatment for aneurysmal bone cyst, there have been n o reports of its use for the treatment of a lesion arising in the hand. Cop yright (C) 1999 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.