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Aneurysmal bone cyst of the acromion: a case report

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The case of 6-year-old girl with an asymptomatic aneurysmal bone cyst of the acromion is reported. Such tumors are rarely located in the scapula and are especially rare in the acromion. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy and surgical resection of the lesion. Roentgenographic, CT and histologic features of the cyst are discussed.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Neurology, Institute of Pediatrics, University of Catania, V. le A. Doria, 6, I-95125, Catania, Italy

    M. Ruggieri & P. Smilari

  2. Institute of Radiology, University of Catania, V. le A. Doria, 6, I-95125, Catania, Italy

    P. Milone

  3. Orthopedic Clinic, University of Catania, Via Plebiscito, I-95100, Catania, Italy

    G. Sessa & V. Pavone

  4. Institute of Anatomical Pathology, University of Catania, Via Biblioteca, 4, 95100, Catania, Italy

    E. Vasquez

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Ruggieri, M., Milone, P., Smilari, P. et al. Aneurysmal bone cyst of the acromion: a case report. Pediatr Radiol 25 (Suppl 1), S147–S149 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03545613

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