Friedman B, Yellin A, Huszar M, Blankstein A, Lotan G
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 'B', Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Br J Dis Chest. 1988 Apr;82(2):179-85. doi: 10.1016/0007-0971(88)90041-1.
Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign lesion and generally occurs in the long bones and vertebral column. ABC of the rib is an uncommon entity. Two cases of ABC involving the rib are reported. Its occurrence in the eight decade of life as manifested in one of our patients is extremely rare. The aetiology, clinical manifestations, pathology and treatment are briefly discussed. En bloc resection of the lesion is curative, and offers a good cosmetic and functional result.
骨动脉瘤样囊肿（ABC）是一种良性病变，通常发生于长骨和脊柱。肋骨ABC是一种罕见的病变。本文报告了2例累及肋骨的ABC。其中1例患者在八十岁时发病，极为罕见。本文简要讨论了其病因、临床表现、病理及治疗。病灶整块切除可治愈疾病，且能获得良好的美容和功能效果。
