Aneurysmal rib cyst

Abstract

Thoracic cage is the site of development of various primary or metastatic tumors. An aneurysmal rib cyst is a benign tumor arising from the chest wall. Aneurysmal rib cyst is considered a rare surgical entity and its presence must be followed by removal for histology examination. We present here the case of an aneurysmal rib cyst to a young 33-year-old female. The tumor was presented as an expanding left anterior second rib mass during a self-breast examination. Chest x-ray showed a shadow on the left upper lung area and CT scan revealed a large multicystic mass in the anterolateral left 2 nd rib protruding underneath the thoracic major muscle. We discuss the clinicopathological characteristics of this tumor and its surgical management along with a short literature review.

Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of the Twelfth Rib: A Case Report

“…The physical examination may be unremarkable in case of tumor with intrathoracic extension (1) or showing a tissue mass without inflammatory signs like our case (2). CT remains the gold standard, it allows the extension of the tumor to be assessed and shows the typical appearance of the tumor, which is characterized by the presence of an excentric, lytic, destructive, multilocular type surrounded by a thin subperiosteal shell (soap bubble or honeycomb appearance).…”

“…ABC is a benign tumor representing only 1.3 % for all bone tumours; Rib localization remains rare (1,2), ABC can be located on all ribs but the location at the level of the last 3 ribs is extremely rare, to our knowledge this is the first described case of an ABC of the twelfth rib. ABC is a tumor whose etiology is still controversial, according to the vascular theory the tumor is caused by the presence of a circulatory disorder responsible for an increase in blood pressure which causes the formation of a mass with cavities filled with blood, in the other hand others suggested the preexisting of a bone tumor as giant cell tumor the most common, fibrous dysplasia or nonossifying fibroma (2,3). ABC is found especially in young age group (our case is in this category), without any gender predilection, the symptomology is nonspecific can be asymptomatic or symptomatic with presence of chest pain, chest mass ,dyspnoea , paraplegia , or pathological fractures(4-6).…”

A Rare Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of the Rib in an Infant: A Case Report

“…An aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a rare benign primary tumor of the bone that consists of hemorrhagic cystic spaces separated by fibrous connective tissue. 1,2 The most common occurrence of this disease was reported in the first two decades of life. 3 Only a few cases of ABC were described in infants.…”

Unusual presentation of an aneurysmal bone cyst: A case report and literature review

“…ABCs rarely involves the ribs. They are rapidly growing and locally destructive masses which are comprised of multiple, thin-walled, blood-containing cysts [1 , 2] . Furthermore, ABCs may compress surrounding structures and weaken the bone, irritating surrounding organs and nerves and pathological fractures [3] .…”