Advertisement!
Author Information Pack
Editorial Board
Submit article
Special Issue
Editor's selection process
Join as Reviewer/Editor
List of Reviewer
Indexing Information
Most popular articles
Purchase Single Articles
Archive
Free Online Access
Current Issue
Recommend this journal to your library
Advertiser
Accepted Articles
Search Articles
Email Alerts
FAQ
Contact Us
Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine

Volume  11, Issue 2, April - June 2025, Pages 121-125
 

Case Report

Fibrous Dysplasia with Secondary Aneurysmal bone Cyst in Long Bones of a Young Girl

Rishabh Bhattacharya1, Kamal Preet Palta2, Bishash Roy3

1 Post Graduation 2nd Year Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi 110017, India. 2 Principal Consultant and Head of Department, Department of Emergency Medicine, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi 110017, India. 3 Senior Consultant, Department of Emergency Medicine, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi 110017  India.

Choose an option to locate / access this Article:
days Access
Check if you have access through your login credentials.        PDF      |
|

Open Access: View PDF

DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.11225.8

Abstract

Introduction: Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a bone disorder in which fibrous tissues replace the natural bone matrix. FD can affect any bone in the body; however, it most commonly affects flat and long bones. Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs), often described as “blood-filled cysts,” are a benign (non-cancerous) type of bone disease. The tibia and femur are among the bones most commonly affected by ABCs. Concurrent FD with secondary ABC in long bones is very rare. Case Report: We present a case of a 9-year-old girl, who presented to the emergency with pain in her left groin and an inability to bear weight on her left leg. Complete case history was recorded and a preliminary medical examination was performed. Based on radiological findings and non-contrast computed tomography scans, the subject was diagnosed with FD and a concurrent bone cyst. The MRI showed a large fluid–fluid level in the proximal part of the lesion, indicating FD with ABC. Surgical curettage and debridement, followed by plating and bone grafting were planned. Post-operation biopsy performed on the curetted materials confirmed concurrent FD with ABC. Discussion: Concurrent FD with ABC is rare. After through literature review, we could identify a few reported cases of concurrent FD with ABC in long bones. Conclusion: Concurrent FD with ABC-like changes is best visualized on MRI, which can reveal conventional fluid–fluid levels, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.


Keywords : Aneurysmal bone cyst • Bone cysts • Femur • Fibrous dysplasia • Long bones
Corresponding Author : Kamal Preet Palta