Solid Variant of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of the Temporal Bone.

CONCLUSION: Solid variant of ABCs are rare lesions of the skull base that present a diagnostic challenge given their unique radiographic and histologic features. Thorough cytogenetic evaluation is warranted to rule out potential malignant secondary causes. Early surgical resection is essential due to the risk of intracranial extension. This is the first report of ABC of any type with concurrent involvement of the squamous, mastoid, and petrous portions of the temporal bone and the first report of SVABC of the temporal bone.
PMID: 29436237 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - February 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Saez N, Sharma GK, Barnes CH, Lu Y, Hsu FP, Huoh KC, Djalilian HR, Lin HW Tags: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Source Type: research