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. 1973 Feb;36(1):112–117. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.36.1.112

Aneurysmal bone cyst of the spine

B Prakash 1, A K Banerji 1, P N Tandon 1
PMCID: PMC494284  PMID: 4691683

Abstract

Four cases of aneurysmal bone cysts of the spine are described. Problems of nomenclature, pathogenesis, and treatment are discussed with reference to the literature. Complete excision is the treatment of choice whenever possible. However, subtotal excision and adequate spinal decompression followed by radiotherapy provide satisfactory results.

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