Abstract :
Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is an uncommon but well recognized lesion occurring most frequently in thelong bones, vertebrae, the pelvis, andjaw bones. ABC accounts for 1.5% of non- epithelial cysts of maxilla and mandible, with the mandible being affected more commonly than themaxilla. The lesion consists of septated blood filled cavities with a fibrous connective tissue lining. Approximately 1/3of the patients present with an ABC and a contiguous simultaneously occurring bone lesion such as non-ossifying fibroma, chondroblastoma, osteoblastoma, chondromyxoid fibroma, giant cell lesion or fibrous dysplasia. This has been termed asABC plus. Most confirmed lesions have been reported in the long bones and orthopedic surgeons are well aware of this condition. ABC plus has been reported in literature but it remains an entity not well recognized by thedental fraternity. We hereby present three cases, which were diagnosed as ABC plus in our department.
Keyword :
Aneurysmal bonecyst, Ossifying lesions.