June 14, 2024Journal of Orthopedics and Joint SurgeryOpen Access

A Rare Case of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Calcaneum: A Case Report

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A rare aneurysmal bone cyst of the calcaneum presented as an expansive osteolytic lesion causing persistent heel pain and swelling in a young adult male.
Evaluation using computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed septated trabecular bone spaces, followed by a confirmatory open biopsy.
Highlights the necessity of multimodality imaging and open biopsy to differentiate aneurysmal bone cysts from other aggressive heel lesions in clinical care.

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Case report demonstrates an aneurysmal bone cyst of the calcaneum in a 19-year-old male, highlighting the need for biopsy to confirm atypical heel lesions.

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Case report demonstrates an aneurysmal bone cyst of the calcaneum in a 19-year-old male, highlighting the need for biopsy to confirm atypical heel lesions.

A Rare Case of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Calcaneum: A Case Report

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A Rare Case of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Calcaneum: A Case Report

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