Abstract

  Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are rare in the head and neck region, and ABCs of the nasal cavity are even less common. Ascertaining a diagnosis may be difficult owing to their variable clinical presentation. Herein, we document the case of a 17-year-old male who presented with symptoms of nasal obstruction and proptosis of his eye. Imaging revealed a “classic” intra-cystic fluid-fluid level which, while not completely unique to ABCs, lends itself to diagnosing these lesions. The common presentation, diagnostic methodology, and treatment of aneurysmal bone cysts are also discussed.

Keywords: Aneurysmal Bone Cyst; Nasal Cavity; Radiographic Imaging; Pediatrics

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Citation

Citation: David A Kasle., et al. “A Classic Appearance of an Uncommon Lesion: A Unique Presentation and Review of an Aneurysmal Bone Cyst". Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 2.12 (2020): 03-05.

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Copyright: © 2020 David A Kasle., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.