A Rare Subtype in an Uncommon Location: Multimodal Radiologic and Histopathologic Evaluation of a Solid Variant Aneurysmal Bone Cyst in the Radial Head


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Özdem F., Taşar Kapakli G. E., Kavak R. P.

Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, cilt.109, sa.1, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Özet

A 30-year-old male presented with pain and swelling in the left elbow. Multimodal radiologic evaluation revealed an expansile, lytic bone lesion with fluid-fluid levels and surrounding soft tissue edema, localized in the radial head. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a solid variant of aneurysmal bone cyst (SVABC), an anatomically rare site for such lesions. The lesion was managed with curettage, leading to complete clinical resolution. Teaching point: integrating radiologic and histologic findings to an accurate diagnosis and effective management of SVABC, especially when occurring in atypical locations where they may mimic more aggressive neoplasms.