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Aneurysm
Data on aneurysm detailed by S. Iltar and co-authors
March 3rd, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, "Aneurysmal bone cyst localized to the metatarsus, while not unheard of, is rather uncommon. The differential diagnosis for this lesion can be challenging, particularly in regard to the possibility of the presence of other giant cells containing tumors of bone, such as giant cell tumor, giant cell reparative granuloma, Brown's tumor of hyperparathyroidism, and telangiectatic osteosarcoma." "We report a case of an aneurysmal bone cyst localized to the third metatarsal in a 14-year-old girl who presented with limping, progressively worsening local pain, and swelling in her left foot. The...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-03-03)
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