Aneurysmal bone cyst in the temporal bone and complete resection with preoperative embolization. A case report

Interv Neuroradiol. 2014 Oct 31;20(5):609-13. doi: 10.15274/INR-2014-10051. Epub 2014 Oct 17.

Abstract

We describe a rare case of aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) that occurred in the petrous portion of the temporal bone. The ABCs were treated with preoperative embolization and complete removal of the mass from the adjacent tissue. The technical details suggest that preoperative embolization is a good treatment option for ABCs.

Keywords: aneurysmal; angiography; bone cysts; digital subtraction; temporal bone.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal / surgery*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Preoperative Care
  • Temporal Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Temporal Bone / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed