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Aneurysm
Research from University of California broadens understanding of aneurysm
March 10th, 2009
"Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are rare benign tumors with it prevalence of 0.14 cases per 100,000 people. A majority of cases arise during adolescence, and there is a female predominance," researchers in the United States report. "This lesion accounts for 1.4% of all primary bone tumors. Aneurysmal bone cysts Occur mainly in the long bones, with spinal involvement in 10-30% of cases. Cervical spine ABCs account for about one-third of spinal ABCs. and atlas involvement occurs in 1% of cases. Resection of ABCs at the atlas is difficult because of the location and the lack of proper instrumentation for reconstruction of C-1," wrote V.Y. Wang and colleagues, University of...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-03-10)
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